Discharge Registered Nurse

Wilmington Treatment Center; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Flexible spending accounts

Vision and dental coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Well-being programs

Job summary

Wilmington Treatment Center is seeking a full-time Discharge RN for day shifts (6:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.), with a 3-12 hour shift pattern and alternating weekend rotation.

The role focuses on coordinating patient discharge planning within a comprehensive addiction rehab setting, under Acadia Healthcare’s benefits program. The position requires RN licensure, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and at least one year of nursing experience, preferably in psychiatric or substance abuse care.

Qualifications

• Must graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license as required by the state of employment.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance abuse nursing experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required per state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Follow Nurse Practice Act regulations and facility policies.
• Ensure orders are legible and properly transcribed.
• Assess patient status regularly and document findings.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status.
• Complete admission and discharge processing.
• Maintain professional boundaries and rapport with patients.
• Provide direction to unit activities and coordinate nursing tasks.
• Communicate professionally with patients and staff.

Skills

Nursing assessment

Care planning

Patient education

Professional boundaries

Education

RN license (state)

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Join our Wilmington Treatment Center Team as full-time Discharge RN

Shift: Full-time/Day Shift: 6:30a.m. - 7:00p.m.

(3-12 Hour Shifts With An Every Other Weekend Rotation)

Wilmington Treatment Center is Northa Carolina's peremier addication rehab center and recovery hospital. We offer a complete continuum of care for detox, rehab services, residential, partial hospitalization and an intensive outpatient programming (IOP) to help our patient reach their goals.

Join our Wilmington Treatment Center Team as full-time Discharge RN

Shift: Full-time/Day Shift: 6:30a.m. - 7:00p.m.

(3-12 Hour Shifts With An Every Other Weekend Rotation)

Wilmington Treatment Center is Northa Carolina's peremier addication rehab center and recovery hospital. We offer a complete continuum of care for detox, rehab services, residential, partial hospitalization and an intensive outpatient programming (IOP) to help our patient reach their goals.

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Registered Nurse Essential Functions

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Education/Licence/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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