Floor Nurse

Floor Nurse (RN/LPN) - Hickory Treatment Centers at IndianapolisDepartment: NursingDirect Report To: Director of NursingAbout the Role:The Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse (RN/LPN) will be responsible for the healthcare of female and/or male clients suffering from addictions and behavioral health issues.Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Nursing, the LPN will perform comprehensive physical health assessments on all intakes and formulate a plan of care that includes physician orders, medications, education, and treatments.Why Hickory Recovery?Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is onDelivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeingEnsuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatmentOur Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It's Hickory's primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.What We Offer:401kDental insuranceFlexible scheduleHealth insurancePTOVision insuranceCareer developmentMental health daysHoliday payJob Qualifications:Valid LPN or RN completed from an accredited school of Nursing.Prior experience as an LPN or RN preferably with hospital and behavioral health experienceCertified BLS provider obtained within 1 month prior to hire.Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.Ability to work as a member of a team.Professional appearance, aptitude, and attitudeImpeccable ethics, integrity, and customer relations skillsOutstanding interpersonal and communications skillsComputer literacy and ability to use an EMR.Knowledge of "best practices" behavioral medicine treatment delivery and methodologiesSound clinical judgment and decision-making skillsAbility to understand the requirements of the clientele.Key Responsibilities:Utilizes "Read Back" when taking verbal ordersConducts narcotics count and maintains emergency drug kitAssessing, responding and documenting Suicide RisksDocuments client educationEvaluates clients on an on-going basis to ensure medical needs are metFollows admission and discharge proceduresPerforms CIWA and COWS appropriatelyUnderstands administration of high-risk medicationsPerforms Nursing Assessment on admissionPerforms point of care urinalysis and pregnancy screensAdministers two-step Tuberculin PPD testPerforms glucose monitoringReceives medications from pharmacy and stores appropriatelyDocuments medication administrationUses two identifiers when administering medicationsFollows workplace injury proceduresPerforms intake assessmentsParticipates in performance improvement activitiesMaintains a current nursing licenseReports safety hazards to supervisor and or Executive DirectorReports medication errors or "near misses" to Director of NursingPerforms appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shiftUses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriatelyPerforms pain assessment and knowledgeable about pain managementPerforms COVID-19 testing