Substance Use Recovery RN — Behavioral Health

CARDINAL RECOVERY; Warren (OH); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

CARDINAL RECOVERY in Warren, OH is seeking a compassionate nurse to support patients dealing with substance abuse and associated emotional trauma. You will work as part of a team to achieve positive, lasting outcomes and perform intake assessments to guide individualized care.

Responsibilities include administering medication per the treatment plan, monitoring withdrawal, calling physicians for orders, updating care plans, documenting care, and educating patients to understand their conditions

Qualifications

• Provide direct patient care for individuals with substance use disorders.
• Assess patient needs and contribute to treatment planning.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to achieve outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Provide support to patients dealing with substance abuse, which is often accompanied by emotional trauma, and behavioral health issues.
• Work as a team member to achieve patient outcomes that are positive and long lasting.
• Complete a physical assessment at intake.
• Call the physician for orders, and any changes in patient’s condition.
• Follow physician orders as written in the treatment plan for each patient.
• Monitor withdrawal based on CIWA, COWS or CINA.
• Implement treatment plans and update them as the patient’s condition improves.
• Educate patients on their conditions, in a way they understand.
• Administer medication specific to the client’s plan of care as determined by the physician.
• Document all nursing care provided to the client in the formal medical record.
• Maintain professional boundaries with the clients in order for them to learn boundaries.
• Provide client feedback during team meetings.
• Participate in facility community education events as needed.
• Perform other duties as deemed necessary and appropriate by supervisor.

Job description

CARDINAL RECOVERY in Warren, OH is seeking a compassionate nurse to support patients dealing with substance abuse and associated emotional trauma. You will work as part of a team to achieve positive, lasting outcomes and perform intake assessments to guide individualized care.

Responsibilities include administering medication per the treatment plan, monitoring withdrawal, calling physicians for orders, updating care plans, documenting care, and educating patients to understand their conditions