Registered Nurse, 7:00 pm to 7:00 am

Essential Functions (Principal Duties And Job Responsibilities)

• Provide physical care for clients commensurate with RN training and under the supervision of Nurse Manager/Physician.
• Assists the physician in assessments, physical examinations and treatments such as taking blood pressure, temperature, pulse and respiration when needed.
• Collects specimens for laboratory exams as ordered and needed.
• Gives injections or TB skin test as per physician orders.
• Maintain clinical records and required paperwork in compliance with agency standards.
• Observes, records and reports indicative signs and symptoms of clients physical and mental conditions.
• Prepare, administer, and record the administration of medication as required.
• Receives and gives report on clients at the beginning and end of each work shift.
• Adhere to procedures regarding medication management.
• Participated as team member in treatment planning for each individual patient.
• Provide education pertaining to health, hygiene, nutrition, and prenatal issues as needed.
• Responsible for counting, recording, and keeping all controlled medications properly secured.
• Give reports on clients at the beginning and end of each work shift.
• Carries out college’s policy and procedures.

Qualifications

• RN training and TN licensure required.
• Minimum of six months to one year of related experience.
• Experience in working with patients with substance use disorders.
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation experience.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support Certification is preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Bilingual (Spanish).