Day-Shift RN: Intake Nurse for Addiction Treatment

Olymipia Grove Recovery; Euclid (OH); On-site; USD 51,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Olymipia Grove Recovery in Ohio is seeking an Intake Nurse to coordinate daily administrative duties, conduct audits, assist with scheduling, and perform modified nursing intakes and patient care. You will work closely with the Director of Nursing to ensure regulatory-compliant care and timely medication administration.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years in mental health; experience in chemical dependency is preferred.

Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required.
• Minimum 2 years nursing experience in a mental health setting preferred.
• Experience in chemical dependency field preferred.
• Personal passion or interest in substance abuse issues strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial patient assessments in the absence of a Nurse Practitioner to determine admission appropriateness.
• Oversee patient admissions, transfers, and discharges.
• Collaborate with nursing staff to maintain high standards of patient care, including monitoring, assessment, and documentation.
• Support nurses in communicating treatment plans and liaising with providers.
• Identify non-compliance areas and provide in-service training as needed.
• Perform audits and ensure timely completion of nurses' day and night checklists.
• Lead change of shift meetings and orient nurses to patient needs on the milieu.
• Assist with nursing at-risk checklists and coaching as directed by the DON.
• Identify high-risk patients and discuss treatment plans with providers.
• Ensure complete documentation and proper handoff for patients needing a higher level of care (HLOC).
• Coordinate patient return to the facility from HLOC settings by communicating with hospital nursing staff.
• Lead emergency codes and response teams.
• Safely administer medications and perform narcotic counts and destruction according to protocol.
• Complete medication census to ensure timely administration.
• Promote team dynamics to support continuous quality improvement and patient safety.
• Manage medication availability issues and follow up with pharmacies as needed.
• Assist with weekly urine drug screens
• Receive, analyze, and upload lab results; communicate findings to physicians or Nurse Practitioners
• Complete administrative duties as assigned by DON and other supervisory tasks

Skills

Nursing skills

Mental health care

Substance abuse awareness

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Olymipia Grove Recovery in Ohio is seeking an Intake Nurse to coordinate daily administrative duties, conduct audits, assist with scheduling, and perform modified nursing intakes and patient care. You will work closely with the Director of Nursing to ensure regulatory-compliant care and timely medication administration.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing and at least 2 years in mental health; experience in chemical dependency is preferred.