Floor Nurse

Job Description Floor Nurse (LPN/RN) – Hickory Treatment Centers Department: NursingDirect Report To: Director of NursingJob Type: Full TimeShift Schedule: 3rd Shift; 11p - 7aHave you got what it takes to succeed The following information should be read carefully by all candidates.About the RoleThe Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)/ Registered Nurse (RN) 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 on Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeingEnsuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatmentOur Mission To provide high quality, acute care for 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 insurance Flexible 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 ResponsibilitiesClinical Assessments & MonitoringPerforms Nursing Assessment on admissionPerforms intake assessmentsEvaluates clients on an ongoing basis to ensure medical needs are metPerforms CIWA and COWS appropriatelyPerforms pain assessment and is knowledgeable about pain managementPerforms point-of-care urinalysis and pregnancy screensPerforms glucose monitoringAdministers two-step Tuberculin PPD testPerforms COVID-19 testingMedication Management & SafetyUnderstands administration of high-risk medicationsUses two identifiers when administering medicationsDocuments medication administration xaygatp Receives medications from pharmacy and stores appropriatelyConducts narcotics count and maintain emergency drug kitReports medication errors or “near misses’ to Director of NursingDocumentation & CommunicationUtilizes “Read Back” when taking verbal ordersDocuments client educationAssessing, responding, and documenting suicide risksFollows admission and discharge proceduresInfection Control & Safety PracticesPerforms appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shiftUses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriatelyFollows workplace injury proceduresReports safety hazards to supervisor and/or Executive DirectorCompliance, Professional Standards & Quality ImprovementMaintains a current nursing license (LPN/RN)Participates in improvement activitiesCompensation$29.00 - $33.00 hourlyLearn More