Registered Nurse - Recovery
Company: Fair Oaks Recovery Center
Location: Sacramento
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse - Recovery - Fair Oaks Recovery Center -
Sacramento, CaliforniaAbout the Job:Positions available: Per
DiemShifts: AM (7am-7:30pm) and NOC (7pm-7:30am)Salary: $50-55 per
hour depending on experienceThe Registered Nurse is responsible for
providing nursing care to patients. Supervising care treatment and
services of patient care provided by LPNs, CNAs and other staff on
assigned unit and shift. Developing, implementing, and evaluating
an individual plan of care for each client. Assessment and
re-assessment of patients. Communicating appropriate information
with the interdisciplinary team. Reporting client concerns and
changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely
manner.Roles and Responsibilities:* Provides and coordinates care
by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of client,
develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical
records and educates clients and their families about various
physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring client
safety at all times.* Assesses clients status on an ongoing basis
and pertinent information gathered is documented.* Ensures nursing
treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial
treatment plan is completed upon admission.* Takes physicians
orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents
appropriately; transcribes and reviews physicians orders. Ensures
physicians orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed
appropriately per policy and procedure.* Accurately administers
medications per ordered note and documents accurate count of
controlled substance. Adjusts medications under providers
supervision as needed; monitors lab results to validate medication
compliance.* Notifies physician of significant changes in status
such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in
medical status regarding response to medications, etc.* Supervises
self-administration of medications using safety initiative of using
two means of client identification: documents and reports effects
of scheduled and PRN medications.* Maintains accountability of
administration, recording, control and security of medications,
including narcotics.* Completes admission and discharge processes
efficiently and accurately as directed.* Confers regularly with
treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers,
physician) regarding client care. Attends and participates in the
unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as
appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.* Provides
education/explanation to clients, families, and co-workers
regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects,
client's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal
client care.* Monitors client acuity, census, staffing needs, and
makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following established
guidelines.* Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed
for all clients on each shift and client assignment sheets are
completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.* Gives
thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physician.*
Provides coverage in emergency services as
needed.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:* Graduation from an
approved/accredited school of nursing.* One or more years nursing
experience within clinical area of service provided by facility
preferred.* Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction
recovery environment
preferred.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:* Valid current RN
license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.*
Certified in Psychiatric Nursing
preferred.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:* Graduation from
an approved/accredited school of nursing.* One or more years
nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by
facility preferred.* Experience in behavioral
health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment
preferred.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:* Valid current RN
license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.*
Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.Why Fair Oaks Recovery
Center?Fair Oaks Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit
plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and
qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a
resume. Fair Oaks Recovery Center is an EOE.Veterans and military
spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to
serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment
centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique
strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to
serve those who have served.Job Type: Part-timePay: $50.00 - $55.00
per hourby Jobble
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