Night Shift Rn Full Time - Crystal Lake, United States - Northern Illinois Recovery Center

Description

Registered Nurse Job Description

Northern Illinois Recovery Center, an established behavioral health provider, is seeking a Full-time Night Shift Registered Nurse to implement nursing care to patients requiring treatment for substance use disorders.

This integrated, 16-bed facility provides evidence-based and comprehensive medical, withdrawal management, and professional clinical services in a soothing and natural environment.

This position will report directly to the Director Of Nursing.


Duties And Responsibilities:

• Oversees all aspects of the patient admission and assessment process
• Conducts initial health screenings and assessment of client's needs
• Charts vital signs, treatments performed, appropriate screening instruments(COWS/CIWA/Columbia Scale), and medication administers
• Assesses patient and makes observations, reporting pertinent information to appropriate staff
• Effectively communicates with physicians, nurse practitioners, and pharmacists
• Executes prescribed treatment and medical intervention
• Maintains knowledge of necessary documentation requirements
• Provides patient/family/caregiver educational needs
• Initiates emergency support measures when required
• Maintains patient care supplies, unit equipment, and program environment
• Administers and notes reactions to MAT, psychotropic, and other medications
• Attends regularly scheduled nursing staff meetings
• Maintains and demonstrates a current working knowledge of applicable clinical procedures and nursing care based on the company policy and State and Federal guidelines
• Maintains patient confidentiality and understanding of HIPAA
• Other duties assigned by Director Of Nursing

Qualifications:

BSN in nursing, or the equivalent combination of education and experience

IV skills desirable

Experience in a detox/recovery setting or behavioral healthcare/addiction services preferred

Knowledge of detoxification process and addiction disorders

Current BLS certification

Able to read, analyze, and interpret policies and follow directions effectively, both written and orally

Ability to care for chemically dependent individuals non-judgmentally, with care and compassion

Ability to work twelve-hour shifts with rotating weekends required.


Physical Demands/ Work Environment:

This position operates in a low to moderate noise environment, utilizing standard medical and office equipment. The employee may, on occasion, have to lift or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Minimal local travel in between offices (less than 5 miles), if needed


Pay:
$ $42.00 per hour


Benefits:

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

Medical specialties:

• Addiction Medicine

Physical setting:

• Inpatient

Standard shift:

• Night shift
• Overnight shift

Supplemental schedule:

• Holidays

Weekly schedule:

• 3x1 Rotating weekends

License/Certification:

• RN (required)

Work Location:
In person