include assuming the charge nurse or unit nurse role by managing shift reports, communicating patient conditions to physicians, and overseeing auxiliary personnel in patient care activities. The role also involves performing nursing assessments, implementing treatment plans, administering medications, and documenting all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record.
Requirements summary
Candidates must be currently licensed as an RN in Pennsylvania, possess current CPR/First Aid certification, and be 21 years of age or older with a valid driver's license. Preferred qualifications include CARN certification, 1-3 years of RN experience (especially in ER, acute care, or mental health), and previous chemical dependency rehabilitation experience.
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Job description
Caron is one of the leading treatment centers in the US and is recognized for high-quality, evidence-based methods and thought leadership in addiction medicine.
Mentored by respected experts in the field and ranked among Newsweek’s Best Treatment Centers in PA five years in a row, Caron has built a culture that supports and sustains trauma-informed, resilient staff at all levels of the organization and values personal and professional growth.
We invest in our employees, providing financial plans, generous Paid Time Off programs, paid holidays, 401K employer match, tuition reimbursement, employee assistance programs, and benchmarking to ensure ongoing competitive compensation.
Full-Time employee benefits also include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefit packages with wellness plan reduced insurance premiums and company-paid life and disability insurance.
Apply today to begin a rewarding career with us.
Full time - 2nd shift - evening hours
Duties and Responsibilities
Assume the charge nurse role if applicable and/or unit nurse role by:
Receiving and giving accurate and thorough shift reports
Keeping the 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
Assess individual patient care needs, initiate medical treatment plan and competently implement/instruct all care in the appropriate nursing practice to all staff.
Serve as a resource to treatment team members.
Perform nursing assessments, LOC, and review patient histories to document all necessary information in the Electronic Medical Record on all patients admitted to Caron.
Prepare patients for examinations: height/weight, vitals, collect and process lab specimens including UDS, UA, Chem Sticks, etc. following proper infection control procedures.
Benefits
Dental Insurance
Disability Insurance
Life Insurance
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Vision Insurance
Medical Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
Tuition Reimbursement
401K Employer Match
Utilize safe and effective practices of medication management as defined by policy including the oversight of self-administration observation of medication.
Administer and monitor the effects of medications, ensure accurate medication is ordered and administered for controlled substances and conduct accurate med counts.
Provide appropriate patient education as determined by patient assessments/needs and treatment plans.
Conduct 14-day, 25-day and PRN meetings with patients for assigned units when in unit nurse role.
Monitor and/or perform withdrawal assessments and appropriately implement/instruct the necessary nursing interventions.
Accurately and thoroughly document in the medical record utilizing approved medical record language and abbreviations adhering to the medical record policies and procedures.
Schedule all patient appointments related to their medical treatment.
Work a flexible schedule based upon service demands and work mandatory overtime as needed.
Attend all mandatory trainings as identified by Caron policies.
Attend multi-disciplinary treatment team meetings when in unit nurse role.
Maintain the quality control logs.
Provide support services for patient care issues to staff at other Caron facilities.
Maintain adequate staffing for each shift.
Ensure the highest level of professionalism for self and staff and maintain a clean and organized work environment.
Complete yearly training requirements and mentor new employees.
This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions and does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
Physical Requirements
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Lifting: up to 50 pounds on occasion.
Standing: up to several hours at a time, this may include walking, climbing steps, and descending steps.
Walking: must be able to ambulate throughout the assigned facilities on campus or Caron properties.
Sitting: up to several hours at a time for data entry into the computer or medical record documentation.
Education/Experience qualifications
Currently licensed as RN in Pennsylvania.
Current Certified Addiction Registered Nurse (CARN) certification preferred.
1-3 years’ experience working as an RN preferably in ER, acute care or mental health setting
Current CPR/First Aid training/certification.
21 years of age or older is required
Requires a current, valid, unrestricted driver’s license
Two years continuous sobriety preferred if in recovery.
Previous hospital/chemical dependency rehabilitation treatment program experience desired.
Possess a working knowledge of addictions with age specific patient populations preferred.
Working knowledge of electronic medical record and charting.
