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Valley Hope

Registered Nurse (Detox / Mental Health) - Day

Valley Hope, Denver, Colorado, United States, 80285

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This position is located in Parker, CO

REGISTERED NURSE (RN) : Full-Time (6am - 6pm)

Our facility is growing and now, so is our team. We're looking to add a few good RNs to our team. The ideal candidate will have prior experience in substance abuse treatment and / or detox.

Valley Hope of Parker, located just outside of Denver, has been serving the people of Colorado with residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1989.

Valley Hope nurses specialize in making patients feel loved from the moment they walk in the door by providing compassionate medical care, key to the short and long-term success of patients in recovery. Nurses typically work with patients from admission to discharge, providing supportive medical care over 30-45 days of treatment, offering a unique treatment approach, and rewarding work experience with hands on help for patients to heal and recover in real time.

The work is fulfilling, mission focused, yet more relaxed than the standard hospital setting.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Associate's degree in nursing.

Licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the state of employment.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

COMPENSATION

Starting Base Pay : $42.00 - $45.00 per hour (based on experience and education)

Night : Base pay + $5.00 per hour

Weekend Night : Base pay + $5.50 per hour

Weekend Day : Base pay + $1.00 per hour

BENEFITS

Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

8 Paid Holidays (Including 1 Personal Holiday)

PTO - Up to 27 Days per year based on years of service

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match

Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

And much more!

JOB SUMMARY

Executes prescribed treatments and medication interventions as established for each patient.

Implements nursing care in accordance with Valley Hope's medical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.

Conducts detox admissions and provides patient care during patient detoxification process including pre-screening of patients, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, administering detox treatment plans, and monitoring of patient.

Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.

Communicates with nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff regarding patients' treatment and status.

Follows established policies and procedures for all medical emergencies (i.e., convulsions, suicides, Delirium Tremens, etc.).

Maintains a safe and sanitary environment applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.

Oversees non-licensed nursing staff as instructed by and under the direction of the facility Nursing Director.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.

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