Schedule: PRN/Per Diem/As Needed

 

Summary

The Licensed Practical Nurse and/or Registered Nurse plays an essential role in the delivery of treatment at Pyramid Healthcare. The primary function of this role is providing direct nursing services to clients in adult substance-use treatment.

Top Reasons why a Nursing position with Pyramid Healthcare - Hammonton Inpatient is unique:

Our Nurses do not have to assist with ADLs: All clients are independent for Bathing, feeding, grooming, personal hygiene, etc. No catheters No I/Vs/Ports/Midlines Our Nurses are not responsible for blood draws (we contract with a national lab who does them) There are minimal physical requirements for our Nursing positions: No heavy lifting, No long periods of standing/walking, etc. No paper MAR's - - we have active eMAR

RN Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Properly instructs and guides LPN’s in client care responsibilities and assignments Complete initial Nursing Assessment with new admissions Medication administration Knowledge and delivery of detox protocols Complete COWS and CIWA scales with appropriate clients per protocol Provide medication education to clients Coordinate and support Medical providers with initial assessments and medication management appointments Maintain medical equipment in proper working order; maintain confidentiality and proper boundaries Other duties as assigned

Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills Sound judgment and excellent nursing skills Ability to problem solve by gathering and analyzing information Ability to handle a crisis situation and react appropriately A working knowledge of federal and state standards as well as regulating body standards.

Required Qualifications

Licensure, Education, & Experience (GA, NC, VA, MD, PA, NJ, CT)

Current LPN or RN license in state of practice. Current CPR/BLS, AED and First Aid One year of experience in a behavioral health treatment setting preferred Background in Substance Use Treatment and Co-occurring Disorders preferred.

Pyramid CORE Values:

We are committed and proud to live our CORE values and use them to inspire those around us. Our employees are expected to align with these values, behaviors and standards. We are held accountable for upholding these CORE Values: INTEGRITY is striving to be honest, transparent and ethical when dealing with clients, staff and the community. DEDICATION is demonstrating an unwavering commitment to always provide exceptional care and support to those we serve is needed daily. COLLABORATION is a steadfast, team-focused approach; working together to achieve excellence. PASSION is genuine, compelling and relentless desire to improve lives and support Pyramid Healthcare’s mission.

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