Part Time SUD Nurse

Anew Behavioral Health; Akron (OH); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Part time

Job summary

Anew Behavioral Health in Akron, OH, seeks a contract Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse to support psychiatric care. The role involves health appraisals, patient monitoring and assisting with treatment plans, with a focus on compassionate, coordinated care within a clinic setting.

Responsibilities include medication administration, vitals monitoring, patient education, and documentation. The position is a hybrid, contract role with scheduling flexibility to meet agency needs.

Qualifications

• Current RN or LPN licensure in the state of service provision.
• BLS Certification required.
• Nursing degree from an accredited institution is required.

Responsibilities

• Perform health appraisals on admission and periodically during care.
• Assist nurse practitioners and physicians as needed to support patient outcomes.
• Assess clients' physical conditions and identify health needs.
• Support treatment plans prescribed by clinicians.
• Administer and monitor medications per guidelines.
• Monitor vitals and respond to changes promptly.
• Educate clients on medications, health, nutrition and self-care.

Skills

RN/LPN licensure

BLS Certification

Patient care

Care coordination

Education

Nursing degree (BSN/ADN)

Job description

Summary :

TheNurseplays a critical role in delivering high-quality healthcare by conducting health appraisals,monitoringclient conditions,andassistingin treatment plans as directed by nurse practitioners and physicians. This position requires a compassionate approach to patient care, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive support in managing their physical health within the psychiatric specialty framework.

Duties and Responsibilities :

• Complete health appraisals on clients upon admission and regularly throughout their course of care.

• Assistnurse practitioners and physicians as necessary to support effective patient outcomes.

• Evaluate,observe, and assess clients’ physical conditions toidentifyhealth needs.

• Assistclients with treatment plans prescribed by nurse practitioners and/or physicians.

• Administer andmonitormedications 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 familiesin a timely manner.

• Participate in client care team meetings to enhance collaborative treatment efforts.

• Maintainaccurateandtimelyrecords of medications prescribed and client interactions.

• Complete release forms or other medical paperwork as requested.

• Assistwith medication refills on behalf of nurse practitioners or physicians.

• Ensure all client documentation is completed accurately and ina timelyfashion.

**Supervision Given:**

This position does not supervise any staff.

Supervision Received:

The Registered Nurse reports to theOperations Manager

Qualifications:

• Current RNor LPNLicensure in the state ofService Provision

• BLS Certification.

Education:

• A degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution isrequired.

Certification :

• Individual NPI Number and Medicaid Provider Number willbe requiredto start work.

Experience :

• Prior experience in a clinical setting, preferably in psychiatric nursing, isadvantageous.

Physical Effort:

• Requires the ability to sit, stand, and move about the clinic setting as needed; some lifting may be required.

Background:

• All applicants must submit to and pass a background check prior tohire.

Schedule :

• Flexiblescheduling dependingon agency needs, typical of a contract position.

Benefits:

• 1099 /Contract position does not have benefits associated.

Work Location:

• One location/ Hybrid with approval