Registered Nurse - Kokomo Turning Point

Jane Pauley Community Health Center, Inc.; Kokomo (IN); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established health center is seeking a dedicated Nurse to join their compassionate team. This role offers the chance to make a significant impact on the lives of patients dealing with addiction and recovery. As a Nurse, you will assess health statuses, administer medications, and provide essential support to patients and their families. Working in a collaborative environment, you will help guide individuals towards recovery with care and understanding. If you are passionate about making a difference in the community and possess the required nursing credentials, this opportunity is perfect for you!

Qualifications

• Experience in substance abuse or behavioral health preferred.
• Must possess sound clinical and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assess physiological and behavioral health status of patients.
• Administer detox medications and assess effectiveness.
• Complete medical screenings and CIWA/COWS assessments.

Skills

Clinical Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Technical Skills

Written Communication Skills

Education

State-registered Practical Nursing License

Registered Nurse License

Job description

Join a rewarding place
to make a difference.

At JPCHC, we see what we do as more than a job. Serving diverse patient populations at our Federally Qualified Health Center locations in and around central Indiana means having the opportunity to change lives, every day.

ROLE OVERVIEW: As a Nurse you will be part of our amazing team and mission of helping those who are seeking recovery. As you support and implement effective techniques that will make a difference in the lives of patients, their families and communities. At Turning Point SOC we work together as a team because it will take a team to give our patients the care and resources that they need to exceed.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Experience in substance abuse or behavioral health preferred but not required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION: State-registered Practical Nursing license/Registered Nurse required.

REQUIRED LICENSE: LPN or RN required. CPR required.

PREREQUISITE SKILLS:

• Demonstrated requisite education and work experience consistent with and necessary to carry out the Mission and leadership philosophy of Turning Point.
• Must possess sound clinical skills, effective interpersonal skills, technical and computer skills, and excellent written communication skills.

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Clinical Supervisor

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following functions describe the essential duties of this role. Individuals in this role may not perform all of these duties, or may perform additional, related duties not listed here.

• Assess the physiological and behavioral health status of the patient.
• Complete medical screening to see if the client/patient is appropriate for admission.
• Complete CIWA/COWS assessments as ordered per NP.
• Administer detox medications as ordered and assess effectiveness.
• Communicate with other staff about patients' status both mentally and physically.
• Assist the client/patient in the understanding of the disease of addiction and the importance of treatment and continued support.
• Supervisory role.

Job Type: PRN

Medical Specialty: Physical Setting:

• Clinic

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply.