Nurse (LPN/ RN) - West Kill, United States - BriteLife Recovery

Description

**Opening in West Kill, NY**

RN/ NURSE

Do you work for a company that no longer aligns with your core values?

Have you dreamt of working in a "true" team environment, where collaborating and working together for the greater good of the company are the expectation?

Are you tired of giving 100% everyday, only to feel undervalued and unappreciated?

If so, YOU DESERVE BETTER... and our families and our patients deserve better

We're on a mission to bring together the best, most talented and caring, authentic individuals to create a world-class mission-centered behavioral health organization, focused on doing it the right way...

If you really want to make a difference in addiction treatment and be a happier, healthier version of yourself, we'd love to align with you

BriteLife Recovery strives to be the preeminent provider for those living with substance use and co-occurring disorders. Our mission is to create the strongest foundation possible, built on empathy, safety and trust, in a picturesque environment, for our clients and their families to begin the healing process. BriteLife is currently open in Hanover, PA and Hilton Head Island, SC., with expansion coming soon to New York State.

What you will be doing?

The Nurse is responsible for promoting a safe and therapeutic environment for clients all clients of BriteLife Recovery. At BriteLife Recovery, we offer a unique opportunity for nurses to maintain their therapuetic relationships with their pateints without the chaos and unsafe staffing ratios that are common in the hospital setting. There are no bedpans, IVs, or bed alarms and all clients perform their own ADLs.

What tasks are required?

• Assists clinical team with the Admissions process;
• Administers medications, treatments and procedures according to standard nursing practices and applicable facility policies;
• Carries out a plan of care and medication orders from Physicians and Nurse Practitioners;
• Educates clients regarding potential side effects of medications and observes for side effects;
• Monitors clients for substance misuse related withdrawal symptoms;
• Maintains electronic health records (EHR);
• Provides crisis management (often involving intoxicated clients);
• Positively promotes BriteLife Recovery to prospective clients and employees.
• Maintain resident's confidentiality and privacy.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to OASAS standards of practice and facility standards of care.
• Assist with solving resident's problems by working with the interdisciplinary team.

What we need from you?

• Current RN license in good standing in New York.
• Experience with documentation and data entry within an EHR
• Experience working with alcohol or substance use treatment preferred.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to interact with staff and clients in a professional manner.
• Ability to assess needs and deliver nursing services to individuals detoxifying from substance use.
• Ability to screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
• Ability to screen for danger to self or others.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to determine nursing recommendations and priorities.
• Demonstrated adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
• Participation in continuing Professional Development.
• Understanding of the benefits and limitations of toxicology testing procedures.
• Knowledge of strategies for treating alcohol, cocaine, and other drug use.
• Knowledge of medication-assisted therapy.
• Ability to provide education and information to individuals and groups, through formal and/or informal processes, concerning their substance use.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accepted principles of client record management.

What we provide to you

• Medical and Supplimental insurance
• Shift differential
• The opportunity to make a positive impact not only in our clients' lives, but in the recovery community as well.
• Solid Staff Development Program
• Independence, responsibility and an opportunity to be a change agent in the recovery community.
• Great working environment
• Growth opportunities
• And more

EEO Statement

All BLR subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. BLR subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.