Registered Nurse (RN)

RN - Per Diem.  This position is eligible for applicable shift differentials.

Perform onsite medical care to patients in all nursing programs as directed and in accordance with policy and best practices to ensure the highest level of quality care.  

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: 

• Assume the charge nurse role if applicable and/or unit nurse role by: 
  • Receiving and giving accurate and thorough shift reports 
  • Keeping the physicians informed of patient’s conditions, change of conditions, LOC and triage information and needs 
  • Correctly entering and taking off physician orders 
  • Oversight of the care of patients by auxiliary personnel. Organizing and delegating patient care activities 
  • Monitoring and/or performing diagnostic screening tests as ordered by physician 
  • Providing thorough and accurate patient information during shift exchange for end of shift report 
• Assess individual patient care needs, initiate medical treatment plan and competently implement/instruct all care in the appropriate nursing practice to all staff
• Serve as a resource to treatment team members
• Perform nursing assessments, LOC, and review patient histories to document all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record on all patients admitted to Wellbridge
• Prepare patients for examinations: height/weight, vitals, collect and process lab specimens following proper infection control procedures
• Utilize safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy including the oversight of self-administration observation of medication 
• Administer and monitor the effects of medications, ensure accurate medication is ordered and administered for controlled substances and conduct accurate med counts 
• Provide appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans
• Conduct meetings with patients for assigned units when in unit nurse role
• Monitor and/or perform withdrawal assessments and appropriately implement/instruct the necessary nursing interventions 
• Accurately and thoroughly document in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures
• Schedule all patient appointments related to their medical treatment 
• Maintain the quality control logs 
• Ensure the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Complete training requirements and mentor new employees
• Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission, vision, and values

OTHER DUTIES:   

This job description is intended to provide general guidance and not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of relevant activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.  Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.   

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: 

For patient care needs, this is an on-site role.  Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.  

Standing: up to several hours at a time, this may include walking, climbing steps, and descending steps.  

Walking: must be able to ambulate throughout patient care areas  

Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.  

Work a flexible schedule based on service demands including mandatory overtime as needed. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Currently licensed as an RN in the State of New York  
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred 
• At least 1yearexperience working as an RN preferably in SUD, ER, acute care or mental health setting 
• BLS, required; ACLS 
• Clinical competences in phlebotomy and point-of-care (POC) testing  
• Familiarity with all relevant healthcare standards: OASAS, ASAM, JCAHO, etc.  
• Demonstrated communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills 
• Previous hospital/chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program experience desired. 
• Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age specific patient populations preferred. 
• Working knowledge of electronic medical record and charting. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.