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SalaryThe Staff Nurse is responsible for providing patient care in the most efficient, effective and safe manner and ensures that all methods of practice and/or work performance conforms to established policies and procedures.
Demonstrates clinical understanding of both drug and alcohol toxicity, consistently and correctly identifies patients in states of detoxification; consistently and correctly identifies signs of withdrawal, demonstrates skill in detecting drug side effects and/or interactions.
Completes the admission assessment; identifies and prioritizes needs of the addicted patient within eight hours of admission.
Performs routine nursing functions necessary at the nurses station.
Transcribes physician orders.
Administers medications and orders patient medications as needed.
Observes patients and writes progress notes.
Processes unit admissions and discharges.
Maintains accurate log, completes all paperwork and updates 24 hour report.
Participates in continuing care planning process.
Completes medication checks during third shift.
Reports pertinent data to staff on the following shift.
Serves on various committees as assigned.
Attends nursing meetings on a monthly basis.
Observes and records patient behaviors and reports pertinent information to proper personnel.
Assists with fire and disaster drills.
Reports faulty equipment to proper personnel.
Actions demonstrate thorough knowledge of patients’ diagnosis and treatment objectives.
Demonstrates follow-through with prescribed treatment and/or issues outlined in treatment plan.
Communicates accurate information to oncoming shift and effectively and consistently gives change of shirt report.
Actively and cooperatively participates and/or has input into development of interdisciplinary process.
Works with detox counselor and/or admissions department to assess and contact payor to obtain approval for level of care as needed.
Assists with orientation of new employees, conveys accurate information in a supportive and courteous manner
Attends and/or actively seeks out educational opportunities.
Demonstrates proper communication protocols and follows procedure which supports department and facility staff guidelines.
Prioritizes and manages time, organizes work so that critical assignments are completed promptly, accurately and thoroughly.
Demonstrates an understanding of how own appearance and demeanor affects the milieu and the care and progress of patients.
Follows infection control policies and procedures.
Demonstrates strong communication skills to enhance work with other departments as well as referral sources and/or payor source.
Initiates and participates in coordination of care with members of the multidisciplinary chemical dependency treatment team.
Demonstrates knowledge of diverse nursing procedures to treat the chemically dependent person and takes a leadership role to provide safe, innovative patient care.
Provides individual and group patient education on chemical dependency as assigned.
Shares new knowledge on chemical dependency with colleagues to enhance professional growth and development.
Shares clinical expertise with professional and supportive nursing personnel.
Conforms to establish State Nurse practice Act, departmental and facility policies and procedures.
Performs other related duties as may be required or as assigned.
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a current licensure as a Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse by the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.
Previous experience in chemical dependency nursing and/or psychiatric nursing with medical-surgical experience preferred.
Valid C.P.R. certification.
New graduates are welcome to apply!
