Registered Nurse Detox and Recovery PRN

Job Description:

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who assumes responsibility and accountability for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating care of patients. The staff RN utilizes the nursing process by use of technology, therapeutic intervention, evidence-based practice and coordination of care with other health team members.

Posting Specifics

• Benefits Eligible: No
• Shift Details: PRN; Night shift
• Unit/Location: Chemical Dependency Behavioral Health, West Pines, Denver, Colorado
• Additional Details: Shift differentials given for evenings, nights and weekends

Scope

As a Registered Nurse you know that every day is different, which is why you need to know how to

Assess, recognize and address patients psychological and physical needs Foster quality of care with the best interests of patients and their families in mind

Communicate compassionately and effectively

Assist in developing individualized treatment plans

Comply with evaluation, treatment and documentation guidelines

Oversee care delivered by LPNs and/or CNAs- Participate in clinical team conferences

Follow hospital, regulatory and professional guidelines, policies and procedures

Minimum Qualifications

Education Required:

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing is required.

A Registered Nurse with an ASN/ADN degree must complete a BSN degree within four (4) years from the Registered Nurse’s date of hire unless the Registered Nurse has a minimum of fifteen (15) years of proven continuous Registered Nurse experience in an acute care setting.

Certification Required:

Current CO RN license

Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers (BLS-HCP) certification upon hire