Desert Cove Recovery
Job Details
Job Location : BERKSHIRE MOUNTAIN HEALTH LLC - GREAT BARRINGTON, MA 01230
Position Type : Full-Time/Part-Time
The Registered Nurse (RN) is an active participant in the health care team who provides direct and indirect care to patients/families/legal guardians. The Registered Nurse (RN) works collaboratively as a member of the multi-disciplinary treatment team and contributes to each patient’s individual treatment plan by helping develop, implement, and document appropriate goals and interventions, informed by patient strengths and presenting psychiatric problems. The principal functions of the position identified shall not be considered as a complete description of all the work requirements and expectations that may be inherent in the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
The following are duties and responsibilities that the Registered Nurse shall provide:
Maintains and follows nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility, philosophy, and operational policies
Complete health assessments, implement treatment plans, and accurately documents outcomes in the EHR for all assigned clients each shift in a timely manner
Reviews daily incident reports and records patient incidents daily
Assist in admissions and discharges while abiding by facility nursing procedures
Follow physician orders as written in treatment plan, monitoring withdrawal based on CIWA, COWS, or CINA
Assess and report signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and or psychosocial changes patient’s condition to the provider and clinical team
Assist with referrals to appropriate health agencies and coordinates medical services
Providing health education on a variety of topics to clients, including but not limited to general health care, withdrawal management, medications, diabetes, safe sex, dual diagnosis, and nutrition in a way they understand
Observe and participates in medication procedures and make recommendations as needed
Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and reviews with the nursing team
Maintain compliance with company accreditation standards, including annual trainings, CEUs, and performance reviews
Utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention skills when needed
Delegate certain duties to non-licensed staff such as BHTs or Resident Techs
Learn and utilize the software’s available (Ritten, Paycom, etc) efficiently to complete job requirements
Qualifications The Registered Nurse requires a minimum of an Associates in nursing along with:
Active RN license in good standing
2 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 years of previous psychiatric and/or substance experience
De-escalation/crisis intervention experience (preferred)
IV insertion and blood draw capabilities are, or willingness to learn
Must be open-minded, flexible, and willing to take direction
Valid driver's license or reliable transportation
Valid CPR/First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
High level of confidentiality
Exceptional display of verbal and written communication
Ability to successfully pass a background and drug screen
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The following are duties and responsibilities that the Registered Nurse shall provide:
Maintains and follows nursing policies and procedures that conform to current standards of nursing practice, facility, philosophy, and operational policies
Complete health assessments, implement treatment plans, and accurately documents outcomes in the EHR for all assigned clients each shift in a timely manner
Reviews daily incident reports and records patient incidents daily
Assist in admissions and discharges while abiding by facility nursing procedures
Follow physician orders as written in treatment plan, monitoring withdrawal based on CIWA, COWS, or CINA
Assess and report signs and symptoms indicating physiologic and or psychosocial changes patient’s condition to the provider and clinical team
Assist with referrals to appropriate health agencies and coordinates medical services
Providing health education on a variety of topics to clients, including but not limited to general health care, withdrawal management, medications, diabetes, safe sex, dual diagnosis, and nutrition in a way they understand
Observe and participates in medication procedures and make recommendations as needed
Attend regular staff meetings, trainings, and reviews with the nursing team
Maintain compliance with company accreditation standards, including annual trainings, CEUs, and performance reviews
Utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention skills when needed
Delegate certain duties to non-licensed staff such as BHTs or Resident Techs
Learn and utilize the software’s available (Ritten, Paycom, etc) efficiently to complete job requirements
Qualifications The Registered Nurse requires a minimum of an Associates in nursing along with:
Active RN license in good standing
2 years of general nursing experience, with at least 1 years of previous psychiatric and/or substance experience
De-escalation/crisis intervention experience (preferred)
IV insertion and blood draw capabilities are, or willingness to learn
Must be open-minded, flexible, and willing to take direction
Valid driver's license or reliable transportation
Valid CPR/First Aid certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire
High level of confidentiality
Exceptional display of verbal and written communication
Ability to successfully pass a background and drug screen
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