Registered Nurse

Phoenixfl; Tampa, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PhoenixHouse Florida is seeking a Registered Nurse to support substance abuse treatment programs. The nurse will perform intake screenings, administer medications, monitor vital signs, and maintain accurate medical records in a facilities-based setting.

The role requires Florida RN license, CPR/First Aid certification, and experience with electronic medical records. Cooperation with the treatment team and staff training responsibilities are part of the position.

Qualifications

• Florida-licensed RN with current license and CPR/First Aid certification.
• Experience treating substance-abusing populations or in correctional/clinical settings is preferred.
• Strong documentation and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Perform intake medical screenings and document findings.
• Administer medications per doctors' orders and monitor vital signs.
• Collaborate with counselors to develop patient treatment plans.
• Maintain medical records and ensure confidentiality.
• Provide staff with medication monitoring training and guidance.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings and patient progress reviews.

Skills

Empathy

Clinical judgment

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Florida RN license

Experience treating substance abusing populations

Tools

Welligent EMR

Job description

The Registered Nursemaintains patient safety and well-being in accordance with established policiesand procedures, as well as managing medical treatment and nursing care servicesto patients as prescribed. TheRegistered Nurse manages the medical supply inventory and maintains currentcertification and licensure.

ESSENTIALDUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform medical screenings at intake.
• Perform patient medication data entrynecessary to complete admission using the Welligent electronic medicalrecord.
• Assist counselors to develop treatmentplans that are coherent and reflective of patient progress anddevelopment. Involve patientappropriately in the process and document in the Case Note section ofWelligent.
• Implement doctors' orders, administerspecified medication, monitor, and record vital signs as needed, andmaintain medical records.
• Observe patients and document theirresponses to treatment.
• Carry out all medical procedures incompliance with program policies.
• Provide medical documentation andmedication monitoring training to staff.
• Participate in treatment team weeklymeetings regarding patient progress and treatment.
• Monitor patients in individual, group,and family formats.
• Discharge patients in accordance withestablished policy.
• Respond to patient crises andemergencies as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely group,incident report and case notes. Document developments and important eventsin accordance with clinical policies for reporting and record keeping. UsePhoenix House systems, including effective and appropriate use of theWelligent electronic medical record.
• Participate in staff meetings andrequired trainings to ensure continuum and quality of care.
• Properly utilize House Log, Change ofShift Report/Overnight Checklist, ADP, MAR forms and Medication Monitoringpolicies and procedures.
• Provide transportation and supervisedmonitoring of patients as needed.
• Respond to patient crises andemergencies as needed.
• Meet with supervisor on a regularbasis.
• Dress in a professional manner.
• Participate in the support and trainingof other staff members and interns.
• Complete Relias web-based trainingrequirements in a timely fashion.
• Serve as a role model through positive,appropriate conduct and participation in special agency events.
• Project a good image to the public.
• Conduct property searches and urinescreens as needed.
• Telephone Supervisor or Directorimmediately to report unusual incidents.
• Perform other duties as assigned bySupervisor.
• Demonstrate proficiency in PhoenixHouse's electronic health record system(Welligent) sufficient tofulfill the duties required by this position within 30 days of employment.

RequiredKey Performance Indicators (KPI):

• Complete targeted direct service hours = 1352hours per year.
• Concurrent documentation is expected, and allnotes completed same day of service 100% of the time.
• 100% of refill requests from clients areresponded to within 1 business day.
• 100% of lab results are reviewed and enteredinto Freud within 24 hours of receipt.
• 99% accuracy in entering E.H.R information.
• 100% of required trainings will be completedwithin specified time frames.
• Client Satisfaction score of 90% or better.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS,AND ABILITIES:

To perform this position successfully, you must be ableto perform each essential duty and responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonableaccommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to performthe essential duties and responsibilities. The requirements listed below arerepresentative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

Demonstrate empathy and compassion for patients ingroup, individual counseling, and daily interactions.

• Maintain objectivity towards allpatients and make clinical decisions based on accurate information.
• Discipline patients effectively withappropriate frequency and clinical judgment and collaboration wheneverpossible.
• Demonstrate appropriate boundariesbetween self and patients.
• Promote self-help concept withinprogram. Encourage patients tosolve their own problems and encourage patients to use each other forsupport.
• Play appropriate counseling role,serving as guide in the self-help recovery process.
• Track progress of patients utilizingeffective direct communication, email, and clinical notation.
• Implement daily schedule of programactivities. Enforce rules andprogrammatic procedures. Monitor and facilitate program activities. Engagein surveillance activities.
• Demonstrate understanding of clinicalrelevance of work and school.
• Use systematic modified TherapeuticCommunity tools to meet community behavioral objectives.
• Work cooperatively with colleagues andsupervisors.
• Demonstrate patience and considerationin dealing with others.
• Demonstrate thoughtful decision-making.
• Ensure patient confidentiality inaccordance with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.
• Ability to develop rapport with substance-abusingpopulations and families.
• Ability to apply organizational skillsand maintain self and patient discipline.
• Ability to prepare and maintainrequired documentation.
• Ability to comply with internal, local,state, and federal regulations and policies.
• Ability to work and communicate withothers.
• Ability to work within the confines ofa modified therapeutic community.

REQUIRED EDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE

• Experience treatingsubstance abusing and/or Department of Corrections populations.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS/CEUs

• Valid, current Florida Registered Nurselicense
• Valid, current Florida driver's license with fouror fewer points.
• CPR/First Aid Certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demandsdescribed here are representative of those that must be met by an employee tosuccessfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of thisposition. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential dutiesand responsibilities.

REGULARLYREQUIRED: to sit, use arms/hands to reach, manipulate,handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; written and verbal communication,ability to hear.

OCCASIONALLY REQUIRED: to stand, walk, stoop,kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environmentcharacteristics described here are representative of those an employeeencounters while performing the essential duties and responsibilities of thisposition. Reasonable accommodations maybe made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential dutiesand responsibilities

The work environment is that of a substance abusetreatment milieu which may include:

• Exposure to patients infected with hepatitis, HIV,TB, or other infectious diseases
• Business-related travel

SCHEDULINGNEEDS

Weekend and/or holidayshifts may be required.

PhoenixHouse Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualifiedapplicants andteam members will be considered foremployment andadvancement without regard torace, color, religion,sex, sexualorientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy,national origin,age, marital status, disability, genetic information,military or veteranstatus or any other characteristic protectedbyfederal,state,or local law.