WestCare
Marathon - 3000 41st Ocean 1 - Marathon, FL 33050
Overview
Salary Range:
$37.45 - $37.45 Hourly
Education Level:
2 Year Degree
Travel Percentage:
Negligible
Category:
Nurse
Responsibilities Provides professional nursing care to clients who are voluntarily and involuntarily admitted to the crisis stabilization and detoxification units of the clinic.
Determines need for insurance precertification upon admission and implements process in accordance with precertification policies and procedures 100% of the time
Makes daily rounds at least twice every shift to assess patient needs, unit safety, and reports any unsafe conditions or compromised quality of care to Lead Registered Nurse
Continually assesses patients medication needs; focusing on detoxification, PRN psychotropic, side effects and documenting such findings in progress notes per policies and procedures 100% of the time
Assess client in seclusion and restraints per policy and procedure at required intervals 100% of the time
Completes nursing assessment, initial treatment plan (including any nursing/medical problems) and the Individual Treatment Plan to establish treatment needs according to the standards of care 100% of the time
Completes nursing assessment for every assigned client including Mental Status Exam on all new admissions
Demonstrates the ability to identify and evaluate an individuals strengths, barriers, problems, and needs for the development of Preliminary/Initial Wellness and Recovery Plan
Initiates assessment of patient needs and provides appropriate treatment/medical care utilizing MD when appropriate 100% of the time
Initiates emergency screening protocol and decides when to consult on-call staff in accordance with on-call procedures
Participates in report between shifts highlighting client behavior, medical condition, medication status and client census 100% of the time
Meets at least once per shift with designated behavioral health technician to coordinate client activities and deploy appropriate staff 90% of the time
Participates in Treatment Team and the development or revision of patient Individual Treatment Plan (day shift)
Participates in familiarizing self with treatment plans/case reviews and implementing all features (evening and night shifts)
Provides 1x1 counseling and other direct care for patients every shift per treatment plan and policies and procedures
Responds promptly per treatment plan and policies and procedures to inappropriate, withdrawn, agitated, or vegetative client behavior 100% of the time
Qualifications Essential Qualifications:
Certifications/Licenses
Must hold valid Registered Nurse or ARNP License in the state of Florida in good standing.
Education
Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing field is preferred;
Associate of Science in Nursing from an accredited college is required.
Experience and Competencies
Two (2) years of experience in providing nursing care to target population is preferred;
Proficient in performing nursing physical assessment and mental status exams
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
Ability to meet GCC insurance requirements for driving an agency vehicle
Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.
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Salary Range:
$37.45 - $37.45 Hourly
Education Level:
2 Year Degree
Travel Percentage:
Negligible
Category:
Nurse
Responsibilities Provides professional nursing care to clients who are voluntarily and involuntarily admitted to the crisis stabilization and detoxification units of the clinic.
Determines need for insurance precertification upon admission and implements process in accordance with precertification policies and procedures 100% of the time
Makes daily rounds at least twice every shift to assess patient needs, unit safety, and reports any unsafe conditions or compromised quality of care to Lead Registered Nurse
Continually assesses patients medication needs; focusing on detoxification, PRN psychotropic, side effects and documenting such findings in progress notes per policies and procedures 100% of the time
Assess client in seclusion and restraints per policy and procedure at required intervals 100% of the time
Completes nursing assessment, initial treatment plan (including any nursing/medical problems) and the Individual Treatment Plan to establish treatment needs according to the standards of care 100% of the time
Completes nursing assessment for every assigned client including Mental Status Exam on all new admissions
Demonstrates the ability to identify and evaluate an individuals strengths, barriers, problems, and needs for the development of Preliminary/Initial Wellness and Recovery Plan
Initiates assessment of patient needs and provides appropriate treatment/medical care utilizing MD when appropriate 100% of the time
Initiates emergency screening protocol and decides when to consult on-call staff in accordance with on-call procedures
Participates in report between shifts highlighting client behavior, medical condition, medication status and client census 100% of the time
Meets at least once per shift with designated behavioral health technician to coordinate client activities and deploy appropriate staff 90% of the time
Participates in Treatment Team and the development or revision of patient Individual Treatment Plan (day shift)
Participates in familiarizing self with treatment plans/case reviews and implementing all features (evening and night shifts)
Provides 1x1 counseling and other direct care for patients every shift per treatment plan and policies and procedures
Responds promptly per treatment plan and policies and procedures to inappropriate, withdrawn, agitated, or vegetative client behavior 100% of the time
Qualifications Essential Qualifications:
Certifications/Licenses
Must hold valid Registered Nurse or ARNP License in the state of Florida in good standing.
Education
Graduation from an accredited four-year college with a Bachelors of Science in Nursing field is preferred;
Associate of Science in Nursing from an accredited college is required.
Experience and Competencies
Two (2) years of experience in providing nursing care to target population is preferred;
Proficient in performing nursing physical assessment and mental status exams
CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test.
Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
Ability to meet GCC insurance requirements for driving an agency vehicle
Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required.
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