Registered Nurse RN

Job description

Salary: $42 - $47/HR. POSITION OVERVIEW: Registered Nurses (RN) at Recovery Centers of America render professional nursing care to patients with behavioral healthcare needs and performs total patient care assigned, including administering prescribed medications. The RN works with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist with treatment plans. Maintains patients' medical records on nursing observations. May assist physician during treatment and examination of patient. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history. Plans and provides nursing care for patients. Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical status of patients and recommends treatment options. Consults with medical, clinical, and other behavioral healthcare staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients. Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arranges further medical attention when necessary. Assists the client in understanding the nature of mental health disorders, the disease of addiction and the need for treatment. Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff an...