Registered Nurse 7P-7A Varying Weekdays

PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assesses plans, implements/supervises and evaluates the care of detoxification patients based on initial chemical dependency and nursing assessments, as well as pertinent clinical findings.
• Reviews the admission chemical dependency assessments and completes nursing assessments and care plans on admissions, investigating any indicated medical/psychiatric problems noted with the established time frames.
• Interprets, transcribes, implements or supervises implementation of physician’s orders according to established policies and procedures.
• Traits all rehabilitation patients, treating and referring according to physician’s orders and established policies and procedures.
• Oversees the work of LPNs and medical and clinical assistants as assigned.
• Maintains clear, accurate and timely documentation.
• Performs CPR and First Aid as needed, as well as automatic external defibrillation according to established policies and procedures.
• Responds to medical emergencies on campus, directing interventions until senior nursing management, physicians, or paramedics arrive.
• Documents pertinent clinical information into the electronic patient record.
• Ensures that a welcoming, safe and healing environment is maintained for each patient and family throughout the continuum of care.
• Recommends ways to improve the quality and delivery of services.

Requirements

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing is required; current Tennessee RN license in good standing is required; a minimum of three (3) years nursing experience, with one (1) year medical/surgical nursing required and one (1) year behavioral/healthcare nursing experience preferred; psychiatric/chemical dependency nursing certification preferred; and/or equivalent education or experience in job related activities.
• Graduate of accredited school of practical nursing with current Tennessee RN license in good standing required.Minimum of three (3) years nursing experience, with one (1) year medical/surgical nursing required; one (1) year behavioral/healthcare nursing experience preferred and/or psychiatric/chemical dependency nursing certification preferred.
• CPI, First Aid/CPR and automatic external defibrillation certification required or eligibleIntermediate computer skills including Microsoft (Outlook, Word and Excel)
• Ability to quickly learn and use various clinical softwareAbility to problem-solve, analyze, and interpret information.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and patient needs in a fast-paced environment.Ability to analyze complex situations and make crucial decisions while also knowing when consultation is needed.
• Ability to be open and culturally sensitive to a wide variety of patients’ experiences.Excellent written and oral communication skills with the ability to effectively speak, read and write in English.
• Ability to interact with patients and co-workers in a collaborative and courteous manner while providing guidance, instruction, and/or training.
• Ability to apply information regarding cultural/age/population specific characteristics to patient care.
• Reacts productively to change.Ability to de-escalate a person in crisis in a calm and supportive manner; work calmly and professionally in stressful situations and ally with people in crisis.
• If recovering, two (2) years of verifiable abstinence required; active participation in a twelve-step program preferred.