REGISTERED NURSE- FULL TIME

Remedies Renewing Lives; Rockford (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Remedies Renewing Lives in Rockford, IL is seeking a Registered Nurse for a full-time outpatient substance abuse program. You will order, dispense and monitor Methadone and Suboxone, providing professional nursing care to clients under supervision of an Advanced Practice Nurse.

The role requires 40 hours weekly, with early shifts Monday–Friday and Saturday rotation. Qualifications include graduate of an accredited school of nursing and at least one year of professional nursing experience; strong

Qualifications

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice.
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergencies.
• Ability to learn and implement agency practices and procedures.
• Ability to educate patients.
• Observes confidentiality rules and respects patient rights.
• Competent in evaluating opioid withdrawal signs and symptoms.
• Understanding chemical dependency as a primary illness with appropriate referrals.
• Competent in recognizing secondary illnesses and referrals.
• Care for both adolescents and adults (no adolescents in opioid treatment).
• De-escalation of volatile patients/visitors.
• Therapeutic counseling methods and practices.
• Basic computer skills.
• Strong oral and written communication.
• Establishing effective working relationships with patients, staff and public.

Responsibilities

• Sets up and administers methadone or Suboxone as ordered.
• Maintains medical procedures and patient care standards.
• Implements physician orders promptly and accurately.
• Keeps physician informed of patient needs and problems.
• Acts as liaison between physician and staff on medical treatment.
• Assists with patient examinations and essential data collection.
• Ensures timely medical documentation and records.
• Obtains needed supplies and equipment.
• Advocates for patient medical needs.
• Monitors environment and agency compliance with policies.

Skills

Nursing theory

Emergency response

Agency practices

Patient education

Confidentiality

Opioid withdrawal skills

Chemical dependency understanding

Referral skills

Adolescent/Adult care

De-escalation

Therapeutic counseling

Computer skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

Job description

Remedies is always looking for motivated and passionate individuals to join our team and help make a difference in our community.

JOB TITLE: REGISTERED NURSE- FULL TIME

IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE

CLASSIFICATION: NON- EXEMPT

COMPENSATION: $33.00- $35.00

POSTION SUMMARY

Orders, dispenses and maintains inventory of Methadone and Suboxone. Provides professional nursing care for Agency clientele that follows established standards and practices specific to out-patient substance abuse treatment. This position requires working 40 hours per week. The hours will be Monday-Friday 5:00am-1:30pm with a Saturday rotation of 5:00am-9:00am.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up, administers, and accounts for Methadone or Suboxone skillfully and correctly, as ordered by the physician.
• Establishes and sustains medical procedures which provide the best possible patient care, and medication control compatible with all relevant licensure and accreditation standards.
• Implements accurately and promptly physician’s orders.
• Keeps physician informed of patients’ needs and problems.
• Serves as liaison between physician and other staff members regarding the medical treatment of patients.
• Assists the physician with physical examinations, when necessary, providing the essential information to the physician.
• Identifies and responds to high-risk events/behaviors that could jeopardize clients and/or staff.
• Assures completion of all necessary documentation related to client health care issues, in a timely manner.
• Maintains complete and accurate medical record-keeping procedures, which are in accordance with all relevant licensure and accreditation standards.
• Obtains and maintains needed supplies and equipment.
• Acts as patient advocate for all medical needs.
• Monitors the environment of care and agency compliance with policies and procedures, as assigned.
• Generates report documentation to funding sources as it applies.
• Monitors patient involvement in treatment activities.
• Participates in performance improvement efforts through Quality Improvement committee, as needed.
• Ability to perform Quality Control standards.
• Performs all job functions consistent with confidentiality regulations, ethical practices and agency policies and mission.
• Performs all job functions in a professional manner.
• Presents and maintains a professional image in dress, behavior, and work habits.
• Promotes a positive and pleasant attitude conducive to the workplace that enhances and furthers the Mission, Vision and Values Statement.
• Other duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED

• Knowledge of professional nursing theory and practice to provide patient care
• Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations with a clear understanding of Agency Emergency Preparedness Plan
• Ability to learn and implement Agency-specific practices and procedures
• Ability to prepare and present patient educational opportunities
• Observes confidentiality rules and respects rights of patients
• Demonstrates competency in evaluating opioid withdrawal signs and symptoms
• Demonstrates competency in verbalizing understanding of chemical dependency as a primary illness and provide sincere interest in working with this patient population
• Demonstrates competency in recognizing secondary illnesses that can develop from chemical dependency and making appropriate referrals for that medical care
• Demonstrates competency in providing appropriate care and services to both adolescents and adults (No adolescents in opioid treatment).
• Demonstrates competency in de-escalation process for volatile patients and visitors
• Demonstrates competency in practicing therapeutic counseling methods, principles and practices
• Basic computer skills.
• Demonstrate strong oral and written communication skills.
• Skills in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with patients, staff and the public

EDUCATION

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

EXPERIENCE

One year of professional nursing experience

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE

Remedies Renewing Lives provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, Remedies complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Remedies expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of Remedies’ employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.