Registered Nurse (RN)

Wellbridge Addiction Treatment And Research; Calverton (NY); On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Free cafeteria service

On-site gym/wellness center

Job summary

Wellbridge Addiction Treatment And Research in Calverton, NY is seeking a Registered Nurse (RN) for per diem coverage. The role centers on delivering high-quality medical care to patients across nursing programs, while adhering to policy and best practices to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Key duties include patient assessment, medication management, documentation in EMR, shift handoffs, and collaboration with the treatment team to support recovery-focused care in a compassionate,

Qualifications

• Active NY RN license
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• 1 year experience in SUD/ER/acute care/mental health settings preferred
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• Familiarity with OASAS/ASAM/JCAHO standards
• Strong communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Working knowledge of EMR and charting

Responsibilities

• Assume charge nurse or unit nurse role and manage shift reports.
• Inform physicians of patients' conditions, changes, LOC, triage needs.
• Enter physician orders accurately and supervise care by nursing staff.
• Coordinate patient care activities and supervise aides.
• Perform diagnostic screens as ordered and document results.
• Provide patient education and support per care plans.
• Document thoroughly in EMR and maintain chart integrity.
• Schedule patient appointments related to medical treatment.

Skills

Communication

Critical thinking

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

BLS certification

ACLS certification

Tools

Electronic Medical Record (EMR)

Job description

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Registered Nurse (RN)

Calverton, NY, US

Wellbridge is committed to creating an environment where those struggling with substance use disorders can find hope, healing, and a path toward recovery. We believe in prioritizing patient-centered care, ensuring that each person who walks through our doors receives the utmost compassion and support on their journey to wellness. We invite you to explore a career with Wellbridge and are proud to offer comprehensive and affordable benefits including lifestyle perks such as free cafeteria service and an on-site gym/wellness center!

RN - Per Diem. This position is eligible for applicable shift differentials.

Perform onsite medical care to patients in all nursing programs as directed and in accordance with policy and best practices to ensure the highest level of quality care.

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:

• Assume the charge nurse role if applicable and/or unit nurse role by:
  • Receiving and giving accurate and thorough shift reports
  • Keeping the physicians informed of patient’s conditions, change of conditions, LOC and triage information and needs
  • Correctly entering and taking off physician orders
  • Oversight of the care of patients by auxiliary personnel. Organizing and delegating patient care activities
  • Monitoring and/or performing diagnostic screening tests as ordered by physician
  • Providing thorough and accurate patient information during shift exchange for end of shift report
• Assess individual patient care needs, initiate medical treatment plan and competently implement/instruct all care in the appropriate nursing practice to all staff
• Serve as a resource to treatment team members
• Perform nursing assessments, LOC, and review patient histories to document all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record on all patients admitted to Wellbridge
• Prepare patients for examinations: height/weight, vitals, collect and process lab specimens following proper infection control procedures
• Utilize safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy including the oversight of self-administration observation of medication
• Administer and monitor the effects of medications, ensure accurate medication is ordered and administered for controlled substances and conduct accurate med counts
• Provide appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans
• Conduct meetings with patients for assigned units when in unit nurse role
• Monitor and/or perform withdrawal assessments and appropriately implement/instruct the necessary nursing interventions
• Accurately and thoroughly document in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures
• Schedule all patient appointments related to their medical treatment
• Maintain the quality control logs
• Ensure the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintain a clean and organized work environment
• Complete training requirements and mentor new employees
• Maintain a safe and caring environment, delivering care in a culturally sensitive manner and consistent with Wellbridge mission, vision, and values

OTHER DUTIES:

This job description is intended to provide general guidance and not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of relevant activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

For patient care needs, this is an on-site role. Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.

Standing: up to several hours at atime,this may include walking, climbing steps, and descending steps.

Walking: must be able to ambulate throughoutpatient care areas

Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.

Work a flexible schedule based on service demands including mandatory overtime as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Currently licensed as an RN in the State of New York
• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• At least 1yearexperience working as an RN preferably in SUD, ER, acute care or mental health setting
• BLS, required; ACLS
• Clinical competences in phlebotomy and point-of-care (POC) testing
• Familiarity with all relevant healthcare standards: OASAS, ASAM, JCAHO, etc.
• Demonstrated communication, critical thinking and interpersonal skills
• Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age specific patient populations preferred.
• Working knowledge of electronic medical record and charting.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to creating an inclusive workplace and providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital or familial status, pregnancy, reproductive health decision making, military or veteran status, citizenship or immigration status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.