Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse Overnight - Weekdays & Weekends

Foundry Treatment Center Steamboat; Broomfield (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) plan

Employee Assistance Program

Paid time off

Job summary

Foundry Front Range in Broomfield, CO is seeking an RN or LPN for overnight Front Range service. You will assess patient health, administer care, maintain records, and implement care plans while advising on health maintenance.

Requirements include Colorado license, RN/LPN diploma or higher, BLS, and 2+ years of clinical nursing, with psychiatric/substance abuse experience preferred. Night shifts available with weekend work expectations.

Qualifications

• Current, unrestricted Colorado nursing license (DORA).
• RN/LPN Diploma, Associates, or Bachelors in Nursing.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Psychiatric and/or substance abuse/detox experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to clients, addressing medical concerns, monitoring vitals, and overseeing withdrawal symptoms and administering medications via all routes.
• Provide appropriate care in case of emergencies.
• Oversee the detoxification process according to Provider’s orders.
• Supervise medication monitoring: obtain orders, enter in EMR, verify medications, counts, and PRN approvals.
• Dispose of expired medications and prescriptions.
• Obtain and implement physician orders.
• Obtain urine and blood samples.
• Assist with admissions and charting per state regulations and JCAHO.

Skills

Patient care

Vital signs monitoring

EMR systems

HIPAA compliance

BLS certification

Medication administration

Clinical documentation

Crisis management

Education

Colorado nursing license (DORA)

ASN/Bachelor of Science in Nursing

BLS certification

Tools

EMR system

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Overnight - Front Range

Reports to: Director of Nursing

Job Category: Hourly | Non-Exempt | Full-Time

Salary Range: $30-$51 per hour, plus shift differential (Pay is dependent on applicant's relevant experience and license)

Job Site: Foundry Front Range (Broomfield)

Work Schedule: Overnights (must be able to work weekday and weekend shifts)

Job Summary

The RN or LPN is responsible for assessing patient health problems, administering nursing care to patients, maintaining vital medical records, implementing nursing care plans, and advising patients on health maintenance.

Education And Experience

• Current, unrestricted nursing license in Colorado (registered with DORA).
• RN, LPN Diploma, Associates, or Bachelors in Nursing.
• 2+ years of clinical nursing experience preferred.
• Psychiatric and/or substance abuse/detox experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Ability to be compassionate to those needing and receiving services.
• Clinical charting and documentation according to JCAHO and BHA standards.
• Impeccable ethics, integrity, and patient relations skills.
• Outstanding interpersonal and communications skills.
• Sound medical judgment and decision making skills.
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software.
• Must be adept at quickly learning multiple computer systems and platforms.
• Proficiency with or the ability to quickly learn the organization’s EMR system.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to clients, including addressing medical concerns, monitoring vitals, and overseeing withdrawal symptoms and administering medications via all routes.
• Provide appropriate care in case of emergencies.
• Oversee the detoxification process according to Provider’s orders.
• Supervise the monitoring of medications: obtain orders from Provider, place all orders in EMR system, verify all medications brought in, confirm medication counts weekly, order medications as needed including PRN medications, and approve PRN medications according to Provider’s parameters.
• Dispose of expired and discontinued medications and prescriptions.
• Obtain and implement physician orders.
• Obtain urine and blood samples.
• Assist with admissions: complete medical screening, aid with search of belongings, and schedule Provider to see clients.
• Keep Medical team updated about any medical issues clients may experience.
• Assist with and keep accurate charting records according to state regulations and JCAHO.
• Update service plan with medical and psychiatric areas being addressed.
• Orient client regarding any medical orders obtained, including how to use BioSound, BioMat, and AlphaStim, as well as how Vivitrol can be helpful.
• Complete extended-release and special medication patient enrollment form, follow up on prescriptions as necessary, administer injections as ordered.
• Complete detox admission/discharge summary and RTC/PHP discharge summary as indicated by level of care.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working/typing on a computer.
• Climbing stairs, walking, bending, reaching, sitting, standing, using hands, see, talk, hear.
• Exposure to a medical and clinical environment.
• Must be able to lift 20 pounds at times.
• Driving in all weather conditions.

Benefits & Perks

Health and Wellness

• Medical, dental and vision insurance*
• Supplemental accident and hospital indemnity coverage*
• Voluntary Term Life insurance*
• Employee Assistance Program
• Monthly wellness reimbursement*

Financial

• Competitive salary
• Employee recognition and rewards programs
• Employee referral incentive program
• Employer-sponsored 401(k) plan

Work/Life Perks

• Professional growth and development
• Continuing education reimbursement
• Unlimited paid time off (exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid time off policy (non-exempt employees) + sick days
• Paid holidays (exempt) or ability to earn 1.5x base hourly rate (non-exempt)
• Full-time employees

This description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Employer accepts applications on an ongoing basis.