Flexible-Schedule SUD Nurse – Outpatient Behavioral Health

Anew-Behavioral-Health; Akron (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Anew seeks a skilled Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to join its outpatient behavioral health team in Akron, Ohio. You will perform health appraisals, monitor client conditions, and assist in treatment plans as directed by nurse practitioners and physicians.

Responsibilities include med administration, vital signs monitoring, patient education on medications and self-care, and coordination with pharmacies and other providers.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN licensure in the state of service provision.
• BLS Certification.
• Experience in a clinical setting, preferably psychiatric nursing, is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Complete health appraisals on clients upon admission and regularly throughout their course of care.
• Assist nurse practitioners and physicians as necessary to support effective patient outcomes.
• Evaluate, observe, and assess clients' physical conditions to identify health needs.
• Assist clients with treatment plans prescribed by nurse practitioners and/or physicians.
• Administer and monitor medications according to prescribed guidelines.
• Monitor client vitals and take prompt action as needed.
• Educate clients on prescribed medications, physical health, nutrition, and self-care practices.
• Coordinate care and services with pharmacies, other physicians, or referring agencies on behalf of clients.
• Respond promptly to nurse practitioner and physician orders.
• Communicate prescribed services and status updates to clients and their families in a timely manner.
• Participate in client care team meetings to enhance collaborative treatment efforts.
• Maintain accurate and timely records of medications prescribed and client interactions.
• Complete release forms or other medical paperwork as requested.
• Assist with medication refills on behalf of nurse practitioners or physicians.
• Ensure all client documentation is completed accurately and in a timely fashion.

Skills

RN licensure (state)

BLS Certification

Education

Nursing degree from accredited school

Job description

Anew seeks a skilled Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to join its outpatient behavioral health team in Akron, Ohio. You will perform health appraisals, monitor client conditions, and assist in treatment plans as directed by nurse practitioners and physicians.

Responsibilities include med administration, vital signs monitoring, patient education on medications and self-care, and coordination with pharmacies and other providers.