Registered Nurse (7p - 7:30a)

POSITION SUMMARY:

In collaboration with the Medical Director, Clinical Director, Nursing Director and multidisciplinary team members, provide nursing care to clients.  Promotes and restores the client’s health by completing nursing processes.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Client health services – assure clients are capable of participation in the program and have the services and knowledge needed to improve their health.

· Assess health status of new admissions by means of client interview and review of previous medical records. 

· Establish client treatment plan within 24 hours of admission.

· Review and complete confidentiality forms, releases, etc., with client.

· Ensure that the Medical Director is notified of a new admission and medications are handled per program procedures.

· Develop healthcare plan addressing client’s current issues.

· Ensure that the Medical Director’s orders are carried out for additional testing and treatment.

· Obtain specimens to be sent to the laboratory for assessment purposes.

· Administer medications to clients with direction from Medical Director and in accordance with program procedures.

· Maintain accurate client data and progress notes in the electronic medical record.

· Attend clinical and support staff meetings where client health issues are reported.

· Monitor clients for adherence to dietary and exercise plans.

· Verify that client aftercare health needs are assessed prior to discharge.  Recommendations and instructions are included in the aftercare plan and in the discharge summary.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Current State of MI RN license.  Minimum of two (2) years successful experience as a registered nurse, preferably in a CARF accredited facility.  Current CPR/AED Certification.   Familiarity with medical software and equipment.  Experience in chemical dependency and addiction treatment preferred.  Ability to build rapport with clients.  Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.