Registered Nurse (RN), Inpatient Facility

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Registered Nurse, Inpatient Facility

Shifts : 12 hour shifts, 3x per week / 4 days per week, 7 : 30am - 8p

Arms Acres in Carmel, NY is looking for a Registered Nurses to join our nursing team. The Registered Nurse functions as the patient care coordinator by developing adequate means and methods to facilitate implementation of patient care policies and procedures. The RN demonstrates knowledge and competency in the performance of waive testing through training, updated knowledge of the manufacturers' manuals and annual observation of routine work by the supervisor or a delegate.

Additional Duties :

Initiates nursing process utilizing the nursing assessment tool on an ongoing basis by planning, coordinating, implementing, and evaluating nursing care based on clinical knowledge, patient's needs and a collection of data. Develops and updates treatment plans to address nursing diagnosis and reviews with the multidisciplinary team to provide input for diagnosis, length of stay, and readiness for the next level of care. Implements detoxification procedure and delivers appropriate patient care according to withdrawal scale and physicians orders. Retrieves orders and administers correct medications per physician's orders and facilitates procedure and policy. Maintains updated knowledge of withdrawal medications and modalities used in addiction treatments. Records and reports to appropriate care providers any information that may impact the patient's treatment and / or continuing care and completes medical discharge form. Initiates consult(s) (psych, nutritional) when appropriate. Assesses patient for readiness for transfer to next level of care. Triage to minor injuries and illnesses of patients in coordination with the medical staff and RN Charge Nurse. Maintains confidentiality at all times. Assumes responsibility for growth and accountability through in-service programs and staff meetings. Assists in orientation for new employees and / or serves as preceptor. Reports for duty as scheduled and is capable of taking charge after completing charge orientation. All information maintained accurately and in compliance in electronic chart. Participates in Performance Improvement Initiatives.

SIGN ON BONUS ELIGIBLE

Available Shifts : Alternating weekends Eligible for Weekend and Night Differential

Requirements

Associated Degree from an accredited institution with a minimum of 1 year experience medical surgery, addiction medicine or a related field. Current Registered Nurse License to work in NYS is required. A current CPR certification and the ability to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

We offer competitive wages, benefits, and a pension plan in a supportive working environment.

We are an equal opportunity employer according to current standards

INDHP

Salary Description

$42-$43