Registered Nurse
Assess and monitor physical and emotional aspects of chemically dependent students.
Responsibilities:
- Assess and document student's vital signs, physical and emotional state by following instructions and reporting abnormalities in a timely manner.
- Provide appropriate care in case of emergencies by being present assessing and triage of medical situation.
- Chart observations and conditions for detox period.
- Attend 75% of nursing department meetings.
- Willingness to work different shifts as needed.
- Ability to accurately complete documentation.
- Ability to work as a team member.
- Ethics and confidentiality.
- Perform admission nursing assessment and review admit form.
- Create medical treatment plans based on assessment of medical needs. Complete weekly reviews. Assure compliance with treatment plan.
- Prepare for and/or perform venipuncture.
- Maintain inventory of stock medication, prescription refills and medical supplies.
- Administer and account for medication following Harmony Procedures.
- Obtain, carry out, and authenticate physician orders.
- Organize and prioritize shift duties in facility.
- Attend and participate in morning unit staffing.
- Review daily census and assure accuracy.
- Procedure for preparing students for discharge.
- Supervision of LPN, MA and CAN functions.
Minimum Requirements:
- Current Colorado RN nursing license. Must be in compliance with all licensing regulations and laws.
- Current 1st Aid certification.
- Current CPR certification.
- 1 year medical/surgical experience.
- Physical and emotional health adequate to perform duties.
- Valid Colorado driver's license and eligible for coverage by Harmony Foundation insurance carrier.
- If recovering from chemical dependency, 2 years of continuous sobriety.
- Fluency in spoken and written English.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to function within the scope of practice of individual licensure.
- Ability to relate with detachment, understanding, and empathy to chemically dependent students.
- Willingness to gain knowledge and understanding of the disease concept and individual counseling procedures in the treatment of chemical dependency.
- Willingness to obtain basic knowledge of the emotional and physical aspects associated with chemical dependency.
- Personal maturity reflected by sound judgment and decision making abilities.
- Ability to function as a team member of the nursing department.
- Willingness to perform venipuncture.
- Ability to communicate effectively with all Harmony staff to ensure the highest possible level of performance. Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Is dependable, has a minimal amount of unscheduled paid time off and shows up on time every workday.
- Always gives Harmony best work and handles constructive criticism appropriately.
- Physical health adequate to manipulate stairway, access all areas of Harmony's grounds, assist with ambulation and perform CPR.
- Physical ability to lift a minimum of 50lbs.