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The Centerpointe RN

JOB PURPOSE/SUMMARY

Summary of role of team:

• A Licensed RN 1 is responsible for providing basic medical attention to clients and assessing their wellbeing as a part of a larger medical team.
• The RN 1 is responsible for the assessment and management of withdrawal signs/symptoms of clients presenting to the unit.

SUMMARY OF POSITION:

• The RN 1 will have strong communication skills, good time management and organization skill.
• Has excellent teamwork and collaboration skills.
• Will provide direct care to clients in the Residential/Detox setting.
• Will possess a working knowledge of basic nursing techniques.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS/ENVIRONMENT

• This position is based within Centerpointe Detox and Residential services 24/7.
• Typically operated in a 24/7 Residential Inpatient Facility.
• This position requires working different shifts as needed.

JOB DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive; and employee will also perform other reasonably related job responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor and other management as required. This organization reserves the right to revise or change job duties as the need arises. Moreover, management reserves the right to change job descriptions, job duties, or working schedules based on their duty to accommodate individuals with disabilities. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

1. Quality Care.

• RN 1 will have comprehensive assessment skills.
• Upon admissions will review admissions assessment with accuracy and will be able to integrate findings into a cohesive, comprehensive nursing assessment.
• Nurse will assess clients being admitted into program to determine which detox standing orders protocol to place client on by assessing vital signs, COWS/CIWA Scores, BAC Machine, TB Testing, Oxygen Saturations, Urine Drug Screens and BAC Machine, and pregnancy screens
• Works with multi-disciplinary team to meet client needs and maintain clinical standards of the program.
• RN 1 will provide direct and indirect client care.
• Will assess client's withdrawal signs and symptoms per COWS and CIWA daily.
• Nurse will monitor efficacy of medications administered per Standing Orders.

2. Maintains accurate records of nursing interventions.

• Completes all chart documentation within required time frames.
• Adheres to licensure, agency, state and CARF standards.
• Review with client ASAM placement criteria and obtain signatures daily.
• Perform TB testing on each client upon admissions and document results 48-72 hours later.
• Will monitor and assess the efficacy of medications administered per standing orders.
• RN 1 will perform charting 3 X per 8 hour shift and 4 X per 12 hour shift and PRN.
• Nurse will complete nursing assessment within 2 hours.
• Administer prescribed, routine and PRN medications as scheduled no more than 1 hour before or 1 hour after of prescribed time.
• Will complete client assessments every Q shift X 3 days and document any changes in client's condition.
• Ensures that physicians' orders are evaluated within 2 hours noted.
• Upon clients admission, will note date, protocol and discharge date/time TB test and place on board in medication room.
• Nurse will complete admission packet to include risk assessment TB Symptom Screening Tool, property sheet noting medications, Consent for Medications, Treatment Planning and ASAM.

3. Team Atmosphere.

• Functions as a member of a multi-disciplinary management team.
• Attends shift reports each shift with IC/OG nursing staff without tardiness.
• Participates in call rotation as scheduled and returns calls within 15 min.
• Provides feedback regarding client's needs/assessments with MD/supervisor therapist and nursing staff.
• RN 1 will attend at least 95% of scheduled nursing staff meetings.
• Must be punctual and maintain a good attendance record.
• Maintains a positive and professional working relationship with all staff members and supervisors.
• Perform other duties as assigned by upper management and Nursing Manager.
• Works independently while understanding the necessity for communicating and coordinating work efforts with other employees and organizations.
• Works effectively as a team contributor on all assignments.

COMPENSATION:

• Starting salary for this position is approximately $30.87 /hr based on relevant experience and education.

Schedule:

• This is a full-time position operating 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
• This Regular full-time position requires 40 hour per week with understanding that the schedule is subject to change to meet the needs of the program.
• Must be flexible with work scheduling and participates in On-Call rotation as scheduled.

Travel:

• This position does not require any Day trips or overnight.
• If a client needs to be transported, staff must have an F-endorsement licensure.

Equipment/Technical Competency:

• Must be efficient in computer skills.
• Use of Microsoft Office is required and the ability to use the fax machine and phone system.
• Able to read Urine Drug Screens with accuracy, use of BAC machine, pulse oximeter machine.
• Monitor CT'S Blood Glucometer, and ability to utilize the Aneroid Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, must be able to monitor vital signs and record in the electronic medical files.

Equipment/Technology:

• Monitor CT's BGL using Glucometer, ability to utilize the Aneroid Sphygmomanometer and stethoscope.
• RN 1 must know how use the BAC machine and be able to read the UDS with accuracy.
• Must be able to use the blood pressure machine and monitor vital signs.
• Will need to record in the electronic medical files.
• This position does require basic computer skills for timekeeping and use of electronic medical records entry.

QUALIFICATIONS - Centerpointe RN

Experience / Knowledge:

• Possess a working knowledge of basic nursing techniques.
• Demonstrates ethical and appropriate behavior for a clinical environment to include, but not limited to maintenance of confidentiality of patient information.
• The ability to retrieve, communicate and present data and information both verbally and in writing required.
• The ability to understand instructions. Possess medical terminology, charting and knowledge of the nursing process.

Education / License:

• Graduate of an accredited RN Program and possess a current/valid Tennessee nursing license with course work or experience in behavioral health.
• RN 1 will complete all Relias Training Modules when required.

Physical/Emotional/Social - Skills/Abilities:

• Nurse must complete HWC and CPR amongst continuing education modules as assigned.
• Able to lift up to 50 Ibs.
• The individual must also be able to maneuver throughout halls, client's rooms and surrounding facility in response to emergencies.
• A significant amount of writing and keyboarding is required.

Location:

Knox County, Tennessee

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Helen Ross McNabb Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

Helen Ross McNabb Center conducts background checks, driver's license record, degree verification, and drug screens at hire. Employment is contingent upon clean drug screen, background check, and driving record. Additionally, certain programs are subject to TB Screening and/or testing. Bilingual applicants are encouraged to apply.