Registered Nurse - (Sun-Thurs, 8:30am-5pm)

Phoenix House Florida; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental & Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Personal days

9 paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement

403B with match and profit-sharing

Life Insurance

Job summary

Phoenix House Florida is opening Orient Wellness Center, an 85-bed residential treatment facility focused on empowering individuals recovering from substance use and co-occurring disorders. The Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse will manage medical treatment, nursing care, and safety for patients admitted to the program.

The role includes medication administration, data entry in Welligent, coordination with counselors on treatment plans, and ensuring compliance with clinical policies.

Responsibilities

• Perform medical screenings at intake.
• Perform patient medication data entry using the Welligent EMR.
• Assist counselors to develop treatment plans reflecting patient progress.
• Administer medications, monitor vital signs, and maintain medical records.
• Observe patients and document responses to treatment.
• Ensure procedures comply with program policies.
• Provide medical documentation and training to staff.
• Participate in weekly treatment team meetings.

Job description

About Us

Phoenix House Florida and Hillsborough County are thrilled to announce the opening of the new Orient Wellness Center- an 85-bed residential substance abuse treatment facility dedicated to empowering individuals on their path to recovery! With 75 beds for men and 10 for women, Orient Wellness Center will provide compassionate, client-centered care to those in our community facing substance use and co-occurring disorders.

Summary

The Registered Nurse/Licensed Practice Nurse maintains patient safety and well-being in accordance with established policies and procedures, as well as managing medical treatment and nursing care services to patients as prescribed. The Registered Nurse manages the medical supply inventory and maintains current certification and licensure.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Perform medical screenings at intake.
• Perform patient medication data entry necessary to complete admission using the Welligent electronic medical record.
• Assist counselors to develop treatment plans that are coherent and reflective of patient progress and development. Involve patient appropriately in the process and document in the Case Note section of Welligent.
• Implement doctors' orders, administer specified medication, monitor, and record vital signs as needed, and maintain medical records.
• Observe patients and document their responses to treatment.
• Carry out all medical procedures in compliance with program policies.
• Provide medical documentation and medication monitoring training to staff.
• Participate in treatment team weekly meetings regarding patient progress and treatment.
• Monitor patients in individual, group, and family formats.
• Discharge patients in accordance with established policy.
• Respond to patient crises and emergencies as needed.
• Maintain accurate and timely group, incident report and case notes. Document developments and important events in accordance with clinical policies for reporting and record keeping. Use Phoenix House systems, including effective and appropriate use of the Welligent electronic medical record.
• Participate in staff meetings and required trainings to ensure continuum and quality of care.
• Properly utilize House Log, Change of Shift Report/Overnight Checklist, ADP, MAR forms and Medication Monitoring policies and procedures.

Competitive Benefits Package Includes

• Medical insurance through Florida Blue - 85% of employee-only premiums paid by company.
• Dental & Vision insurance through United Healthcare.
• Three weeks of paid vacation for first 2 years, four weeks starting 3rd year.
• 7 days of sick leave per year.
• Personal days up to 32 hours.
• 9 paid holidays.
• Tuition reimbursement - up to $4,000 per year (after 6 months of service).
• 403B with discretionary match and profit-sharing contributions of 5%
• Life Insurance