Registered Nurse RN - $5k sign-on bonus

Recovery Centers of America; St. Charles (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in addiction recovery is seeking dedicated Registered Nurses to join their mission of saving lives. In this vital role, you will provide compassionate care to patients dealing with addiction, supporting their recovery journey through skilled nursing practices. Your expertise will be crucial in assessing patient needs, administering medications, and collaborating with healthcare teams to create effective treatment plans. This position offers the opportunity to make a significant impact in the lives of individuals and their families while working in a supportive and professional environment. If you are passionate about helping others and thrive in a dynamic healthcare setting, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Registered Nurses must provide total patient care and coordinate treatment plans.
• Experience in behavioral healthcare and addiction services is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and plan nursing care for patients.
• Administer medications and document patient information accurately.

Skills

Patient Care

Nursing Diagnosis

Medication Administration

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing

Active Nursing License

2 years in Behavioral Healthcare

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

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RCA's Passion

In 2013, Recovery Centers of America (RCA) announced a goal: Save one million lives from the disease of addiction. We're working fast and hard to fulfill that promise, with over 14 facilities that offer evidence-based inpatient, outpatient, and medication-assisted treatment 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you'll be a part of our exciting mission of helping millions of people jumpstart their recovery. Your medical expertise will aid in patient recovery, as you support and implement effective techniques that will make a difference in the lives of patients, their families, and communities.

Position Overview:

Registered Nurses render professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs. Performs total patient care assigned. Works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist with treatment plans. Administers prescribed medications. Maintains patients' medical records on nursing observations. May assist physician during treatment and examination of patient.

Specific Responsibilities:

• Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
• Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical status of patients and recommends treatment options.
• Consults with medical and other behavioral healthcare staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
• Assists the client in understanding the nature of the disease of addiction and the need for treatment.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatment of pain.
• Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
• Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals in a timely manner.
• Upholds personal and professional ethics and values, taking into account the values of the organization and respecting the culture, beliefs and abilities of individuals.
• Communicates well both verbally and in writing, creates accurate and punctual reports, delivers presentations, shares information and ideas with others, has good listening skills.
• Identifies problems, involves others in seeking solutions, conducts appropriate analysis, searches for best solutions; responds quickly to new challenges.
• Nursing professionals must be able to work in collaboration with other health professionals and leaders from other disciplines.

Education And Experience:

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Up to date and active nursing license in the state where this individual is delivering care.
• 2 years of experience in behavioral healthcare, addiction services or five years of supervisory experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of health care, detoxification process, addiction, co-occurring disorders and DSM criteria and terminology.
• Ability to read and interpret written information; write clearly and informatively; edits work for spelling and grammar.
• Ability to speak clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; listens and gets clarification responds well to questions; demonstrates group presentation skills; and participates in meetings.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook; thorough knowledge of facility proprietary systems.

Work Environment:

This job operates in a professional office environment. Registered nurses work in different areas of the healthcare sector, such as hospitals, clinics, schools, rehabilitation centers, outpatient and mental health facilities, ambulatory care centers and private physician's clinics. They may also work in community centers, schools and patients' homes.

Registered nurses are expected to remain prepared for working long hours. They may also have to work on weekends, holidays and even during night shifts. They are supposed to work closely with the patients.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects up to 25 pounds.

Travel:

Travel is primarily local during the business day, although some out-of-the-area and overnight travel may be expected.

A former patient may not be hired at the same location where they were treated until a minimum of one year has elapsed since the completion of their treatment at that location.