Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Shift

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery

Lorain (OH)

On-site

USD 41,000 - 50,000

Full time

22 hours ago

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Job summary

Riveon Mental Health and Recovery in Lorain, OH seeks a registered nurse to deliver compassionate behavioral health services at the Crisis Recovery Center. You will monitor medications, educate patients, take vital signs, and collaborate with physicians to support trauma-informed care.

Shifts are 12 hours with a day shift 7a-7p available. The role offers competitive pay ($29.81–$36.33/hour) and a comprehensive rewards package within a supportive team.

Qualifications

Must possess an Ohio RN license.
Experience in behavioral healthcare is preferred.
Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.

Responsibilities

Monitor and administer psychotropic medications and monitor changes.
Provide education on medications, benefits, risks, and side effects.
Conduct physical/mental health assessments and obtain vital signs.

Skills

Trauma-informed care

Communication

Crisis intervention

Patient education

Education

RN license (Ohio)

Tools

Windows

Microsoft Word

Job description

Are you looking to join a company that makes a difference? Do you want to be part of an organization with a commitment to an inclusive and supportive culture? Do you enjoy company-wide staff events with opportunities for team building and getting to know your co-workers?

Join our team of compassionate, empathetic, and dedicated staff!

With a career at Riveon Mental Health and Recovery, you’ll partner with a talented group of individuals in a team atmosphere, including a supportive and knowledgeable leadership team. You’ll also have access to a wealth of opportunities for your personal growth and development.

The Crisis Recovery Center will transform crisis care by providing 24/7 walk-in behavioral health services meant to immediately identify, triage, address, stabilize and treat persons in mental health crisis and assist those who have substance abuse withdrawal needs.

This position will operate on 12-hour shifts. Nurses will provide companionate and competent behavioral health services in our newly built facility located in Lorain. Nurses will work with a team to provide 23-Hour Observation and / or 3.7 Withdrawal Management Services.

Pay Range: $29.81 - $36.33 per hour

Placement within the pay scale is commensurate with experience and qualifications

Hours Available: Day Shift 7a-7p

POSITION PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this position is to help promote the overall physical and mental health of clients through the implementation of duties within the scope of nursing practice. Utilizes the Trauma Informed Care approach in all areas of the job.

Essential Job Functions

Works closely with the physicians or nurse practitioner(s) regarding the care and treatment of clients receiving psychotropic medication (possibly assignation of specific nurses to work with certain physicians.
Monitors clients newly prescribed medication or those undergoing medication changes through scheduled appointments.
Provides education on the purposes, benefits, risks, side effects of medications.
Conducts physical/mental health assessments.
Obtains vital signs, blood sugar testing, weights, BMI, waist circumferences, screening tests and other parameters relevant to medication monitoring and health. or other parameters as requested by physician.
Administers urine drug screening and breathalyzer testing
Provides education on physical/mental wellness in individual and group settings. Facilitate groups, clinics to aid with promotion of physical/mental health. Facilitates med groups, clinics, and client and family education as appropriate.
Provides education on the effects of alcohol and other drugs on physical/mental health in individual and group settings.
Assists with the administration of prescribed psychotropic medication including injections. Provides medication monitoring, conducts physical/mental health assessments, gives injections to clients.
Assists with medication monitoring for example assisting clients with pill minders.
Identifies current and potential physical/mental health care needs and provides needed care and or assists the individual with securing needed care in the community.
Collaborates and coordinates linkages with agencies, treatment providers in the community for continued physical/mental health care.
Assists with the obtaining of psychotropic medication via samples or through Central Pharmacy or calling prescriptions into local pharmacies.
Responds to routine and emergency requests for medical assistance.
Assists and teaches clients and staff about client self-care of medical conditions.
Communicates with case managers, counselors, and other members of the treatment team relevant information concerning care of clients especially those dealing with multiple physical/mental health care problems.
Completes all necessary documentation to service delivery. Provides written communication for services inside and outside the Center.
Maintain required productivity expectation.
Communicates with case manager technicians to ensure proper interpretation and implementation of Individual Service Plans.
Secures medication in accordance with state, federal, and Center medication regulations. Provides education and consultation to other non-medical personnel.
Promote and support Trauma Informed Care implementation and initiatives within the organization
Use the Trauma Informed Care approach to work collaboratively with clients and other team members (internal and external) to help support clients in their treatment and recovery
Attends required staff meetings.
Reacts to change and stress productively.
And all other tasks as assigned

Requirements

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

In order to perform the essential functions of this job, after an orientation period, the employee must possess the following: a working knowledge of Riveon Mental Health and Recovery Policy and Procedures, including sensitivity and adherence to clients’ rights, confidentiality, and health and safety issues.
Must exhibit sensitivity to different cultures.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work is provided in the Crisis Recovery Center located in Lorain, OH
This individual may periodically be required to lift and/or carry up to 10 pounds.
Must be able to physically interact with client and others in emergency situations to prevent harm to client and others.
The individual in this position must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in writing.
Due to the extensive computer work this individual must be able to sit for extended periods of time and operate required equipment.

Requirements/Qualifications

Candidates must possess one of the following: Valid Ohio state license as an RN.
Experience working in behavioral healthcare preferred.
Computer skills including familiarity with Windows and Word applications required. Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus.
Favorable references and/or evaluations are required.Candidates with educational backgrounds and training in trauma-informed and/or trauma-specific services, a plus

We value our team members and provide an excellent total rewards package of benefits and perks designed to be customizable to your specific needs.

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