Registered Nurse (7AM - 7PM)

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager, providing patient care in accordance with regulatory, licensing, and accreditation standards. The RN assists in carrying out the medical components of the clinical service plan for the respective unit.

Responsibilities

• Provide physical care for clients in alignment with RN training and under the supervision of the Nurse Manager/Physician.
• Assist the physician in assessments, physical examinations, and treatments (e.g., taking blood pressure, temperature, pulse, and respiration).
• Collect specimens for laboratory exams as ordered.
• Administer injections or TB skin tests per physician orders.
• Maintain clinical records and required paperwork in compliance with agency standards.
• Observe, record, and report indicative signs and symptoms of clients' physical and mental conditions.
• Prepare, administer, and record the administration of medication as required, adhering to procedures for medication management.
• Receive and give reports on clients at the beginning and end of each work shift.
• Participate as a team member in treatment planning for each individual patient.
• Provide education on health, hygiene, nutrition, and prenatal issues as needed.
• Count, record, and secure all controlled medications properly.
• Carry out the college’s policies and procedures.
• Perform other departmental duties as assigned by the supervisor.
• Attend monthly nursing meetings, required training assigned by Meharry Medical College, the State of Tennessee, and other accrediting agencies.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• RN training and active Tennessee licensure.
• Minimum of six months to one year of related experience.

Qualifications

• Experience working with patients with substance use disorders (preferred).
• Crisis intervention and de-escalation experience.
• Ability to work in interdisciplinary treatment teams.
• Basic Cardiac Life Support (BLS) Certification (preferred).
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with strong attention to detail and organizational ability.
• Bilingual (Spanish) (preferred).