Caron is one of the leading treatment centers in the US, offering high-quality, evidence-based methods and thought leadership in addiction medicine. As a Registered Nurse (RN), you will work in a trauma-informed, resilient environment that values personal and professional growth. Enjoy comprehensive benefits, including generous Paid Time Off, 401K employer match, tuition reimbursement, and more. Apply today to begin a rewarding career with us.
Requirements
- Receiving and giving accurate and thorough shift reports
- Keeping physicians informed of patient's conditions, change of conditions, LOC and triage information and needs
- Correctly entering and taking off physician orders
- Oversight of the care of patients by auxiliary personnel
- Organizing and delegating patient care activities
- Monitoring and/or performing diagnostic screening tests as ordered by physician
- Providing thorough and accurate patient information during shift exchange for end of shift report
- Assessing individual patient care needs, initiating medical treatment plan and competently implementing/instructing all care in the appropriate nursing practice to all staff.
- Serving as a resource to treatment team members
- Performing nursing assessments, LOC, and reviewing patient histories to document all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record on all patients admitted to Caron.
- Preparing patients for examinations: height/weight, vitals, collecting and processing lab specimens including UDS, UA, Chem Sticks, etc. following proper infection control procedures.
- Utilizing safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy including the oversight of self-administration observation of medication.
- Administering and monitoring the effects of medications, ensuring accurate medication is ordered and administered for controlled substances and conducting accurate med counts.
- Providing appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans.
- Conducting 14-day, 25-day and PRN meetings with patients for assigned units when in unit nurse role.
- Monitoring and/or performing withdrawal assessments and appropriately implementing/instructing the necessary nursing interventions.
- Accurately and thoroughly documenting in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures.
- Scheduling all patient appointments related to their medical treatment.
- Working a flexible schedule based upon service demands and working mandatory overtime as needed.
- Attending all mandatory trainings as identified by Caron policies.
- Attending multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings when in unit nurse role.
- Maintaining the quality control logs.
- Providing support services for patient care issues to staff at other Caron facilities.
- Maintaining adequate staffing for each shift.
- Ensuring the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintaining a clean and organized work environment.
- Completing yearly training requirements and mentoring new employees.
Benefits
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 401k Matching
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Programs
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefit Packages
- Wellness Plan Reduced Insurance Premiums
- Company-Paid Life and Disability Insurance
