Registered Nurse - Part-time

Acadia Healthcare; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Prescription drug plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings account

Vision

Job summary

Acadia Healthcare's Wilmington Treatment Center in Wilmington, NC, is hiring a part-time Night Shift Registered Nurse (6:30 p.m.–7:00 a.m., 2–12 hour shifts with every other weekend) to support our nursing team.

You will assess patients, develop and implement care plans, administer medications, and maintain medical records while communicating with physicians and patients in a compassionate, professional manner.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current RN license and be eligible to practice in the state of employment.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about health conditions.
• Administer medications and document controlled substances accurately.
• Ensure ongoing patient status assessment and physician notification as needed.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

Education

RN license

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Join our Wilmington Treatment Center Team as full-time Substance Use Disorder Treatment RN!

Shift Option:

Part-time / Night Shift: 6:30p.m. - 7:00a.m. (2-12 hour shifts w/every other weekend)

Hourly Rates: (calculated based off years of nursing experience)

$36-$40/hour

Shift Diffs:

From $3 - $6 depending on weekends/nights

Wilmington Treatment Center is Northa Carolina's peremier addication rehab center and recovery hospital. We offer a complete continuum of care for detox, rehab services, residential, partial hospitalization and an intensive outpatient programming (IOP) to help our patient reach their goals.

Wilmington Treatment Center has been voted as one of the top substance use disorder treatment facilities in the country for the 5th year in a row! We also have the Joint Commission's 'Gold Seal' of approval!

At Acadia Healthcare, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, prescription drug plan, flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts, vision, dental, and voluntary short-term and long-term disability coverage. Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support, tuition reimbursement, and much more.

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.


• Develop and implement nursing care plans.


• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.


• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.


• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.


• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.


• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.


• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.


• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.


• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.


• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.


• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.


• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.


• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.


• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.


• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements


• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus


• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).


• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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