Detox Nurse - Garden Grove, United States - Northbound Treatment Services
3 weeks ago
Description
Northbound Treatment Services is a Detox and Residential substance abuse treatment facility that isaccredited by The Joint Commission. At Northbound, we work to help our clients Feel Better, Discover Themselves, and Live Free.
We are looking for a Detox Nurse (LVNs and RNs) for all shifts who have a passion for the behavioral health field and embody our core values: compassionate, authentic, accountable, and courageous
Come join an amazing team dedicated to changing lives. This is an exciting opportunity for new grads
The Detox Nurse provides care in a caring, safe and efficient manner according to program standards, procedures and individualized resident care plans.
Responsibilities:
- Assists with patient evaluation upon admission; communicates with the attending physician and follows Healthcare Provider's orders.
- Performs withdrawal and medication side effect assessments, vital signs, respiration rate assessments.
- Assures medications are selfadministered.
- Follows detoxification and medication protocols, transcribes medication orders
- Maintain safe resident living areas and support residents in recovery supportive environment
- Collaborates with physicians, case managers and therapists
Requirements:
Valid California LVN, RN, or LPT license
CPR and First Aid Certificates
Valid California Class C Driver's License
Competencies:
Knowledge - Basic ability to communicate and comprehend; ability to measure and comprehend certain quantities; knowledge of basic medical assisting skills; knowledge and familiarity with the therapeutic effects and side effects of all medications administered; graduate of an accredited school of medical assisting or related field
Basic Abilities - Ability to meet the physical and mental abilities of the job as outlined in the Job Description; must be able to speak read and write in English and be able to articulate clearly and audibly; ability to meet conditions of employment applicable to the center/campus.
Pay:
From $20.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
- Night shift
License/Certification:
- CA LVN or RN license (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
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