Registered Nurse (PRN)
Company: Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC
Location: Edmonds
Posted on: July 28, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Title: Registered Nurse (PRN) Reports To:
Director of Nursing Northpoint Recovery is a growing organization
dedicated to providing a safe, therapeutic environment where those
struggling with addiction can build a foundation for their recovery
and gain a clear vision of hope. Northpoint provides a unique
setting that provides affordable and effective alcohol and drug
addiction treatment, with facilities located in Idaho, Washington,
Colorado, and Nebraska. Organizational values include humility,
heart, inspiration and conviction. Our commitment to excellence
means doing good for others and engaging in innovative empirical
based treatment. In short, our mission is to help people get their
lives back and show them respect and empathy in the process.
POSITION SUMMARY: As a key member of the Northpoint team, the RN is
a registered professional who coordinates and evaluates patient
care, working with a multidisciplinary treatment team in accordance
with policy and procedure, to provide the best possible care.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED
TO THE FOLLOWING: Interact routinely with patients, observe
behaviors and communicate significant observations to
multidisciplinary team as necessary Administer medications to
patients, and engage in education process Document information
regarding patient care and behavior as required in policies and
procedures Utilize crisis prevention intervention when exposed to
volatile patients to maintain personal safety for the patient and
other individuals in the unit Participate in patient treatment
planning and implementation under the direction of nursing staff
and other professional staff involved in patient care Participate
in the maintenance of a clean, orderly and safe environment, and
report needs for repairs and maintenance to appropriate staff
Admissions and discharges of patients Obtain patient---s vital
signs, and document patient record Complete patient medical and
physical assessments and close monitoring of symptoms Participate
in implementation of unit therapeutic programming Adhere to all
company policies and procedures Maintain confidentiality in
accordance with established policies and procedures and standards
of care Perform other job-related duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS FOR POSITION: Graduate from an
accredited program of professional nursing preferred Preference
given to those with addiction recovery and/or mental health setting
experience A minimum of 1 year experience in the field of nursing
or other relevant field preferred Knowledge and skills in English
usage, interpersonal relationships and excellent communication
skills PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS: Excellent critical thinking
skills Excellent organizational abilities Excellent communication
skills; ability to communicate clearly and concisely, verbally and
in writing Quickly and effectively identify and resolve problematic
situations Comfortable analyzing information and dealing with
complexity Attention to detail and accuracy Able to handle
confidential material in a reliable manner Ability to interact and
communicate with individuals at all levels of organization Ability
to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism
Ability to effectively prioritize workload in a fast-paced
environment Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite REQUIRED
CERTIFICATES/LICENSES/REGISTRATIONS: Must hold active State Board
of Nursing RN licensure Must maintain current and nationally
accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification SUPERVISORY
RESPONSIBILITIES: None PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT: The
physical demands described here are representative of those that
must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential
functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions. Must have reasonable ability to stand, walk, sit,
handle, feel, reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or
crawl, talk, hear, taste and smell Must be able to lift up to 20lbs
Environment is a forty-four (44) bed residential treatment facility
Exposure to disturbed and potentially aggressive patients is
possible. Stress ranges from low to intense depending on the
situation CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: Completion of a tuberculin
screening during first week of employment Completion of a
pre-employment drug screening, post-accident and random for upon
reasonable suspicion of use Completion of orientation and required
paperwork prior to reporting to work Demonstrated computer literacy
Completion of CPR/First Aid Training within first 90 days of
employment Attendance at all mandatory staff development and
training Completion of background and reference checks Must be
vaccinated against COVID-19 This job description is not intended,
and should not be construed, to be exhaustive lists of all
responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated
with this job. It is meant to be an accurate reflection of the
principal job elements essential for making fair pay decisions
about jobs. Employees with potential access to protected health
information must comply with all procedures and guidelines governed
by HIPAA. Northpoint is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Northpoint
is an At-Will employer. Employment may be terminated at any time by
employee, or employer with or without notice.
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