Registered Nurse Inpatient FT NIGHTS

Family Hospital Management Company; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Flexible scheduling options

Supportive leadership

Direct patient impact

Training and advancement opportunities

Job summary

Family Hospital Management Company is seeking an Inpatient Registered Nurse for night shifts in San Antonio, TX. You will provide bedside care for patients, including those with substance use disorders, and collaborate with physicians to implement treatment plans.

You will assess patients, administer medications, monitor progress, and support discharge planning while offering mental health support and education to patients and families.

Qualifications

• RN with TX license (BSN/ASN preferred).
• BLS certification required.
• 2 years substance abuse/detox experience in hospital/outpatient settings or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Provide bedside care for medical patients including substance abuse and post-surgical cases.
• Assist physicians with treatment plans, conduct assessments, monitor progress, and administer meds and pain management.
• Coordinate with healthcare team to evaluate and adjust care plans.
• Document care accurately and timely in patient records.
• Educate patients and families about treatment options and post-treatment care.

Skills

Bedside care

Patient assessment

Medication administration

CIWA protocol familiarity

Education

BSN or ASN in nursing

Licensed Registered Nurse in TX

BLS certification

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: San Antonio, TX 78250, Inpatient Registered Nurse — Competitive Pay

Schedule: Full-Time Nights

Join our compassionate healthcare team as an Inpatient Registered Nurse, where you'll play a pivotal role in delivering high-quality patient care in a dynamic and supportive environment to individuals struggling with substance abuse and addiction. Your expertise and dedication will be crucial in collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care and ensure the well-being of our patients.

Why Join Our Team

• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth
• Flexible scheduling options
• Supportive leadership and team-oriented culture
• Meaningful role with direct patient impact
• Training and advancement opportunities within healthcare operations

Key Responsibilities

• Provides bedside care for various medical patients, including those struggling with substance abuse or post-surgical patients.
• Assist physicians in developing treatment plans, perform patient assessments, monitor a patient's progress and administer medications and pain management services.
• Consults and coordinates with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
• Prepares and administers (orally, subcutaneously, through an IV) and records prescribed medications. Reports adverse reactions to medications or treatments in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed registered nurse.
• Provides mental health and emotional support services.
• Conducts mental health screenings and provides emotional support for patients and their families during treatment.
• Initiates patient education plan, as prescribed by physician. Teaches patients and significant others how to manage their illness/injury, by explaining: post-treatment home care needs.
• Educates patients and their loved ones about the dangers of substance abuse and provides resources and information about the various treatment options for addiction.
• Recognizing symptoms and identifying the type of substance abuse
• Managing symptoms such as DTs, seizures, rapid heart rates, etc.
• Utilizing standards for assessing withdrawal symptoms, such as the CIWA protocol
• Monitor for behavioral changes.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Utilizes time management skills.
• Records all care information concisely, accurately, and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms.
• Performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on assignment setting.
• Adheres to current company policies on best treatment modalities and maintains up- to-date knowledge of progressive pharmacological and non-pharmacological drug and alcohol recovery interventions.

Qualifications: Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associates of Science in Nursing preferred. Additional state requirements as applicable. Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• Registered Nurse in the State.
• BLS.
• 2-year substance abuse/detox experience in a hospital/outpatient setting or equivalent experience.