Nurse for Residential Treatment Facility

Granite Recovery Centers; Effingham (NH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Benefits package

PTO accrual

Growth opportunities

Purposeful work

Job summary

Granite Recovery Center is seeking a night Registered Nurse to care for our patients in our residential facility. You will perform admission procedures, monitor urinalysis collection and provide direct nursing care in a detox setting under supervision.

The role requires an unrestricted NH RN license, CPR/First Aid/Bloodborne Pathogens, and the ability to work evenings and weekends. Strong leadership and communication skills are essential; we offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Unrestricted NH RN license.
• Current CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens certifications.
• Must pass NH criminal background and driving record checks.
• Prefer 1 year detox or med-surge nursing experience.
• Knowledge of substance intoxication and withdrawal signs is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete admission procedures and paperwork.
• Search belongings and dispose of forbidden items.
• Administer and read TB tests.
• Document nursing assessments, plans and orders.
• Provide direct care to residents in detox unit.
• Monitor for intoxication/withdrawal signs.
• Provide monitored evaluation and withdrawal management under supervision.
• Maintain hygienic and safe work environment.
• Update Medication Administration Records.
• Manage and administer medication as ordered.
• Direct and supervise technicians on shift.
• Develop treatment plans with residents.
• Provide emotional support and counseling.
• Consult with in-house and outside professionals.
• Provide referrals for identified needs.
• Maintain professional boundaries with clients.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

NH RN license

CPR

First Aid

Bloodborne Pathogens

Detox nursing exp

Job description

Description

Full Time - Registered Nurse

Granite Recovery Center is looking for a night Registered Nurse to care for our patients in our residential facility.

Responsibilities

• Complete the admission procedures, which may include the completion of paperwork, orientation of the individual and monitor urinalysis collection.
• Thoroughly searches individuals’ belongings upon admission and properly disposes of any forbidden items.
• Administer and read the tuberculosis skin test.
• Document in the individual’s chart the results of the nursing assessment, treatment plan, physician’s orders, progress notes and other individual-related data.
• Provide direct care to the individuals we serve.
• Monitors for signs and symptoms of intoxication and withdrawal.
• Provide medically monitored evaluation and withdrawal management to individuals served in the Detoxification Unit under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
• Monitoring for changes in condition.
• Maintaining hygienic and safe work environment in compliance with the healthcare procedures.
• Maintain all necessary documentation.
• Update and maintain accurate Medication Administration Records.
• Manage and administer medication as ordered by the Medical Director.
• Providing directions to the technicians on assigned shift.
• Develop a treatment plan with the individual to address medical issues.
• Provide emotional support through listening, counseling and answering questions.
• Consult with in-house staff and other outside professionals to assure comprehensive, quality care for clients.
• Provide referrals for identified needs of the individual that cannot be met by the Agency.
• Maintains professional boundaries with clients and interacts with them in an appropriate manner.
• All other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Must hold an unrestricted RN license in the state of New Hampshire.
• Requires current certifications in CPR, First Aid and Bloodborne Pathogens.
• Must pass State of New Hampshire criminal background and driving record checks.
• Prefer 1 year of detox, emergency, or med-surge nursing experience.
• Prefer working knowledge of medical detoxification for substance abuse.
• Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of substance intoxication and withdrawal including pharmacological factors.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Must have strong leadership, team building and communication skills.
• Ability to perform the physical demands of the position with or without reasonable accommodation where applicable.
• Must be able to physically respond to individuals’ needs in the event of a crisis situation.
• Good verbal and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine placement criteria and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as it relates to substance-related disorders or able to acquire the knowledge.
• Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for nurses.
• Knowledge of the federal drug and alcohol confidentiality law (42 C.F.R. Part 2) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act.
• Ability to work a varied schedule to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees, individuals served, outside professionals and the general public.
• Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision and 401(K)
• Generous paid time off accrual
• Excellent growth and development opportunities
• Satisfying and rewarding work striving to overcome the opioid epidemic

Granite Recovery Center, a progressive substance abuse treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of patient care. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical, emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality of life.

Granite Recovery Center is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran’s status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.