National Travel Nurse (RN)

About the Role

Under the direction and supervision of the Medical Director or Registered Nurse for medical matters and the Health Services Operations Manager for administrative matters, this role participates in the promotion and restoration of patients' health. The position collaborates with physicians and multidisciplinary team members and provides support to patients and all centers within New Season as needed.

Responsibilities

• Supplies and administers medication pursuant to physician order and records dosage administered in the medical record.
• Conducts a daily sight and count of the medication supply inventory.
• Maintains absolute accuracy in daily accounting of medication supplied, administered, or in inventory, and assumes responsibility for safeguarding medication inventory.
• Collects fees and performs daily cash reconciliation in the absence of a cashier; ensures all cash collected is given to the Program Director daily for final count.
• Receives and verifies the accuracy of incoming medication shipments; advises necessary staff of any discrepancies in a timely fashion.
• Ensures disposal of medical waste through proper protocol.
• Observes patient demeanor prior to dosing and seeks guidance from the Medical Director or Registered Nurse when issues or concerns are noted.
• Communicates patient issues or concerns promptly to the Medical Director, Registered Nurse, or Program Director, including dose requests, behavior, or other aspects of patient care.
• Contacts other centers to verify dosages as needed.
• Administers appropriate lab tests as required, including patient vital signs, TB tests, and collects data for review by the Medical Director or RN.
• Schedules and screens patients to be seen by the Medical Director.
• Assists the Medical Director in collecting data for history and physical as required.
• Makes medical record entries as directed by the Medical Director or RN and consistent with clinic protocol.
• Complies with federal and state privacy rules, including 42 CFR Part 2 and 45 CFR Parts 160 and 164, as well as applicable clinic policies and procedures.
• Obtains and maintains proper licensure and/or certification according to specific state requirements.
• Actively participates in CARF preparation and state audit processes.
• Participates in all staff meetings.
• Complies with all local, state, federal, and company rules, regulations, and policies.
• Acts in the best interest of patients, the program, and the company; honors, supports, and protects the proprietary rights of patients and the company.
• Interfaces with the public and patients by answering phones, greeting visitors, and monitoring patient activities while on center premises.
• Provides nurse services for multiple clinical locations as assigned and needed.
• Receives medical orders; ensures medical orders are documented, signed by the physician, and understood by the Program Director and other staff members as needed.
• Maintains absolute control, tracking, and confidentiality of all patient medical paperwork.
• Performs other duties as required or directed.

Requirements

• Minimum of 1 year of direct patient contact.
• Prior experience in a clinical environment is helpful.
• Compact RN License.
• Multi-state compact RN licensure and CPR certification.
• Understanding of opiate addiction, medical terminology, and general nursing knowledge and techniques.
• Basic mathematics skills.
• Computer literacy with basic knowledge of Microsoft and Google products.
• Basic typing skills.

Skills

• Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Great attention to detail and high accuracy in performing daily functions.
• Ability to travel via airplane.