Detox / Psych Registered Nurse - PRN

Registered Nurse (RN): PRN  (7:00am - 7:00pm)

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

Required:  

• Associate’s degree in nursing.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the state of employment.
• Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification.

Preferred:

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing.  
• One (1) year of clinical nursing carework experience.
• Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS).
• Work experience in substance abuse treatment facility.
• Certified Addictions Registered Nurse (CARN).

COMPENSATION:

• PRN RN Base Rate: $42.00

SHIFT DIFFERENITALS:

• Night: $5.00
• Weekend Night: $5.50
• Weekend Day: $1.00

BENEFITS (for full-time and part-time staff): 

• Medical coverage — Valley Hope pays up to 85% of premiums
• Dental & vision plans at competitive rates
• Up to 27 days of PTO (based on position and tenure)
• 8 paid holidays (including a personal day)
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with employer match
• Tuition assistance to grow your career
• Student loan repayment support
• Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer
• HSA & FSA options to manage healthcare costs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for added support
• And moreperks designed with you in mind!

JOB SUMMARY:

• Executes prescribed treatments and medication interventions as established for each patient.
• Implements nursing care in accordance with Valley Hope’s medical philosophies, policies, and procedures as well as any other regulating bodies to ensure quality patient care.
• Conducts detox admissions and provides patient care during patient detoxification process including pre-screening of patients, obtaining physical assessment data and health history, administering detox treatment plans, and monitoring of patient.
• Records treatment activities and patient observations in patient records accurately and timely; completes paperwork requirements as needed in an accurate and timely manner.
• Communicates with nursing supervisors, nursing staff, and clinical staff regarding patients’ treatment and status.
• Follows established policies and procedures for all medical emergencies (i.e., convulsions, suicides, Delirium Tremens, etc.).
• Maintains a safe and sanitary environment applying infection control techniques and universal precautions.
• Oversees non-licensed nursing staff as instructed by and under the direction of the facility Nursing Director.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

• Residential treatment facility setting; requires walking throughout the facility.