Job Opportunities in United States

JOB TITLE
REGISTERED NURSE (RN)
DEPARTMENTS
STABILIZATION & WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM
REHABILITATION & REINTEGRATION PROGRAM
QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
GRADUATE OF AN ACCREDITED RN PROGRAM
CURRENT LICENSE TO PRACTICE AS AN RN IN NEW YORK STATE
1 YEAR MINIMUM
CURRENT CERTIFICATES FOR BLS AND INFECTION PREVENTION
COMPETENCY PHLEBOTOMY AND POINT-OF-CARE TESTING
FAMILIARITY WITH ALL RELEVENT HEALTHCARE STANDARDS:
OASAS, ASAM, JCAHO, ETC.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN NURSING (BSN)
CLINICAL EXPERIENCE PROVIDING TREATMENT FOR ADDICITON AND CO-OCCURRING MENTAL HEALTH DISORDERS
3 YEARS MINIMUM
EXPERIENCE & KNOWLEDGE WITH:

• STABILIZATION AND WITHDRAWAL MANAGEMENT SETTINGS
• ADDICTION REHABILITATION AND/OR RESIDENTIAL ENVIRONMENT
• THERAPEUTIC GROUPS (ADDICITON-ORIENTED)
• MEDICATION ASSISTED TREATMENT (MAT) AND HOW BEHAVIORAL INTERVENTIONS CAN SUPPORT AND IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR MAT

POSITION SUMMARY
Clinical staff nurses will deliver care throughout Wellbridge and are responsible for the day-to-day nursing requirements. Carries out the Wellbridge vision, values and overall strategic planning, clinical management, patient care, budgeting, financial management and quality management. Promotes service standards and creates a patient-focused caring environment while addressing and meeting the individual needs of all patients. Fosters an environment of collaboration and respect with all healthcare team members.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide on-site nursing support to all treatment programs
• Assists healthcare team with interviewing patients, obtaining vital signs, height & weight, EMR documentation, medication administration, clinical tests etc.
• Performs patient assessment, development, evaluation, and modification of nursing care plans and participates in patient and family education
• Performs medical screenings at admission & monitor patient's status throughout treatment
• Observes, documents, and reports changes in patient condition
• Adheres to medication management protocols
• Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationship with patients and families
• Knowledge of current treatments, knowledge, and practices in addiction care
• Knowledge of current treatment, knowledge, and practices in pain management
• Demonstrate consistent professional conduct
• Adheres to time and attendance protocols
• Adheres to infection prevention/control practices
• Organizes exam rooms, general cleaning, upkeep, and restocking of supplies
• Demonstrate understanding of clinical risk
• Provides LPN oversight of nursing practice

COLLABORATION

• Support a culture of high quality of care across the organization
• Work collaboratively with the DON and colleagues to develop personalized treatment plans
• Manage and promote relationship with academic and research institutions to promote addiction research and training, and support program improvement
• Facilitates the effective provision of support services essential to team-based patient care
• Provide crisis support to other clinicians and patients, as needed

SUPERVISION AND SUPPORT

• Model the Wellbridge philosophy of patient-centeredness, empowerment, and cultural proficiency and seek supervision from clinical staff
• Maintains a safe and caring environment for patient is conducive to positive health teaching, and maintenance, patient and family expectations of care
• Delivers culturally sensitive care to patients, and models sensitivity to all staff

PLANNING AND COORDINATION

• Participates in clinical team meetings
• Work closely with clinical and advocacy teams to coordinate services to patients
• Makes recommendations for growth and development of organization
• Participates in Performance Improvement and Quality Assurance activities
• Assist with community outreach/presentations, as needed

Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $44.03 - $56.98 per hour
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Physical Setting:

• Acute care
• Inpatient
• JCAHO accredited facility
• Rehabilitation center

Supplemental Pay:

• Differential pay

Work Location: In person