RN POSITION DESCRIPTION
SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse provides prescribed medical treatment and nursing care services to patients in an Acute Substance Abuse Treatment Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assess each patient’s individual needs on the basis of assessment and data collection to ensure proper admission of medications.
- Implement doctor’s orders, administer specified medication, monitor and record vital signs, and maintain medical/ nursing records in the Electronic Health Records (EHR).
- Utilize EHR effectively and efficiently.
- Direct duties of Treatment Assistants.
- Observe patients and document their responses to treatment.
- Communicate with counseling staff on a regular basis regarding patient’s progress and treatment plans.
- Discharge patients in accordance with established policy.
- Carry out administrative procedures in compliance with program policies.
- Serve as role model.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this position successfully, you must be able to perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.
- Knowledge obtained through attainment of applicable state Registered Nurse’s license.
- Skill in implementing nursing protocol.
- Skill in patient assessment.
- Ability to assign and direct work.
- Ability to carry out instruction and accurately document medical information.
- Ability to work and communicate with others.
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE
Nursing degree from an accredited institution or equivalent combination of knowledge and experience.
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Valid MA Registered Nurse license.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
The work environment is that of a detoxification facility for substance-abusing populations.
- Exposure to clients infected with Hepatitis B, HIV, TB, or other Infectious Diseases
- Business-related travel
SCHEDULING NEEDS 8-hour shifts
Rate of Pay $45.00 per hour