One of our Client, located in North Carolina is seeking for an Registered Nurse.
Position Type: Contract to Hire
Schedule: 3/12s (6am -6:30pm OR 6pm-6:30am)
Location: Charlotte, NC
Job Summary
- The primary role of this position is to provide quality nursing care to consumers enrolled in the social setting detoxification program or residential treatment program.
Responsibilities
- Deliver evidenced based nursing care to consumers who are diagnosed with substance use disorders and those with co-occurring psychiatric and other medical disease(s).
- Conduct a brief health screening at the time of admission to confirm eligibility for admission.
- Document consumer admission information in electronic record as required
- Administer medications to correct consumer at correct time in correct amount using correct route and documenting in medication administration record.
- Manage the storage of medications; both stock medication and consumer specific medications.
- Provide good nursing care to consumers with various psychiatric disorders.
- Assist shift supervisor in identification and prioritization of consumer needs to protect the integrity of the therapeutic milieu.
- Assist in precepting duties when appropriate.
- Provide appropriate assessment and triage in emergency medical situations.
- Perform First Aid/CPR/AED when needed.
- Participate in peer review, record review, staff meetings, inservice trainings as assigned.
- Build relationships, encourage trust and maintain professionalism in all consumer interactions.
- Be familiar with and adhere to Client policies and procedures, CARF standards and Nurse Practice Act of North Carolina.
Requirements
- RN license
- BLS Certified
- Base of 1-2 years of experience working in behavioral health, substance abuse, public health, ER or correctional
Please email: paris.archung@hcmmi.com