Full-time · Round Top, United States
Shift Nurse - Substance Abuse Treatment Center
The Prairie Recovery Center – Round Top, TX
Job Description
The Prairie Recovery Center is a 30 bed co-gender residential substance abuse treatment facility located in Round Top, TX that specializes in co-occurring mental health issues. The Prairie Recovery Center treats a variety of special populations including professionals, veterans and first responders. Nestled in 46+ acres of lush green fields in Round Top—a mere 90 minutes away from Houston, Austin and San Antonio—The Prairie Recovery Center is a peaceful, countryside destination with a late 1800’s farmhouse serving as the heart of the expansive facility. Cozy guest cabins and common areas are outfitted with beautiful furnishings and designer antique décor, while panoramic views of the Texas Hill Country encircle the property.
Shift Nurse Position Summary:
The Shift Nurse is responsible for assisting and supporting residents through the entire treatment experience from admission through discharge. The Shift Nurse is responsible for communicating observations and insights to the treatment team (i.e. therapists, dietitian, psychiatrist, pediatrician and facility administrator) to ensure the team is comprehensively addressing each client’s issues.
Shifts: 7pm - 7am
Key Responsibilities Include:
Assist in maintaining a safe, orderly, and therapeutic physical environment for patients.
Assist patients with activities of daily living and establishing and maintaining good health by using effective, therapeutic communication techniques.
Detox intake, assessment, and direct patient supervision during the detox period.
Conduct environmental rounds on unit for safety, and document observations.
Facilitate patients’ participation in therapeutic activities and groups.
Implement crisis management skills as directed by licensed staff.
Completing H&P upon admission for each client
Developing and initiating the Nursing Care Plan
Facilitating therapeutic groups
Providing clear and complete client documentation
Maintaining medication logs, including controlled substance logs
Meeting regularly with medical staff to discuss client treatment
Providing assessments of medical problems as needed
Assessment and triage of medical and mental health emergencies
Consulting with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions
Meeting with each client, completing a daily assessment, and administering all prescription medication
Responsibility for carrying out any orders received, including medication administration, from the physician and psychiatrist, and reporting information to the Program Director and Facility
Understanding the therapeutic process and confidentiality laws, and having strong knowledge of professional ethics
Demonstrating leadership abilities, with an ability to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds
Demonstrating tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude
Job Requirements:
Education: Graduate accredited Nursing Program
Experience: Two years of experience preferred as preferred in an acute care adult behavioral health setting
Licensure: Active RN License in State of Texas
Certifications: Completion of CPR. Preferred CARN certification (Certified Addiction Registered Nurse).
Job Types: Full Time
Work Remotely: No
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