Registered Nurse
On-siteSmithville, Texas, United States
Job Summary
Provide direct nursing care to patients undergoing addiction treatment and recovery, including assessment, monitoring, and documentation of patient status. Administer medications and treatments as prescribed, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and telemetry monitoring when applicable. Educate patients and their families about addiction, recovery processes, and health maintenance to empower informed decision-making. Advocate for patient needs and coordinate with healthcare providers, social workers, and other team members to optimize care delivery. Maintain accurate and timely medical records, participate in care planning meetings, and contribute to quality improvement initiatives. Available schedules include Sunday, Sunday and Thursday, and Wednesday and Thursday shifts.
Required Qualifications
- Current and valid Registered Nurse (RN) license in the practicing state or jurisdiction.
- Completion of an accredited nursing program (Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Nursing).
- Experience in healthcare or addiction treatment settings.
- Strong knowledge of patient care standards, safety protocols, and clinical documentation.
- Experience in healthcare or addiction treatment settings.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and managing patients with complex medical needs.
- Advanced certifications such as Nurse Practitioner (NP) credentials.
- Training in patient advocacy and education techniques specific to addiction recovery.
- Experience working in interdisciplinary healthcare teams within addiction recovery programs.
Desired Qualifications
- Certification in Addiction Nursing (e.g., Certified Addictions Registered Nurse - CARN).
- Experience with telemetry monitoring and managing patients with complex medical needs.
- Advanced certifications such as Nurse Practitioner (NP) credentials.
- Training in patient advocacy and education techniques specific to addiction recovery.
- Experience working in interdisciplinary healthcare teams within addiction recovery programs.
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