Registered Nurse (RN) - Ashland, KY - Women's Residential Center

About Addiction Recovery Care

At Addiction Recovery Care, we incorporate the best practices of clinical drug addiction treatment. We provide addiction recovery that works with a commitment to provide hope and freedom to those suffering from addictions. Our passion is to restore productive lives through a recovery program that establishes emotional health, physical wellness, and spiritual growth. Our dedication is to see transformed lives anchored in strong family relationships, meaningful careers, and social responsibility. 

GENERAL 

The Registered Nurse is a vital member of the System of Care.  The Registered Nurse is responsible for ensuring the safety and well-being of persons served/clients as they go through the rehabilitation process.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Active license as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kentucky 
• 2 or more years of experience as a Registered Nurse preferred
• Substance abuse experience preferred

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Conducts Nursing Assessments and monitoring of clients
• Member of the Treatment Team.
• Handles the medication management; trains staff on medication dispensing.
• Ensures Universal Precautions of the center.
• Facilitates Health Education groups including General Health Education, Medication/Drug Interactions.
• Observe and assess clients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow the prescribed course of treatment.
• Determines and implements specific protocol as designated by the Doctor.
• The Nurse is expected to protect the privacy of all client information in accordance with Addiction Recovery Care, LLC/ Odyssey, Inc.’s privacy policies, procedures and practices, as required by federal and state law, and in accordance with the general principle of professionalism as a health care provider. 
• Maintain a respectful relationship with clients.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times displaying a professional disposition towards fellow staff.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with staff and consumers alike.
• Bring policy/personnel issues to supervision as they arise.
• Ability to interact with a multi-disciplinary team to assist in facets of the recovery program relating to physical health.
• Have the ability to communicate with the Case Manager and assist in ensuring the safety of the client.
• Flexibility to adapt to schedule changes and assumption of responsibilities not delineated in the job description which is related to work as a member of an addiction treatment team.
• Attention to detail and organization a must.
• Computer literate with experience in a Windows environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Ability to prioritize work and work-related responsibilities

BENEFITS:

• Health, Vision and Dental Insurance
• Life Insurance as well as other optional ancillary insurance products
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Opportunity for advancement and professional growth with an expanding company
• Safe, friendly work environment

Salary market competitive and commensurate with experience.

Addiction Recovery Care, LLC is an equal opportunity employer.

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