Registered Nurse - Part-Time - Evening Shifts

Registered Nurse - Part-Time - Day or Evening Shifts Requisition Number: REGIS... 006817 Posted: August 7, 2024 Location: Nexus-Woodbourne Hourly Pay Rate: $45.00+ Position Summary: The Nurse (RN) promotes the health and well-being of Nexus Family Healing residents by providing client-centered health care services, in accordance with Nexus Family Healing policies, procedures, and protocols. Primary Responsibilities: Resident Medical Care • Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams regarding medical aspects of client admissions. • Communicates medical concerns and coordinates necessary follow-up appointments and/or referrals with interdisciplinary teams both internally and externally. • Collects and reviews clients’ medical data and ensures that medical records are current and accurate. • Assesses nursing implications of all data pertaining to the resident and determines the need to communicate with the physician. • Monitors acute and chronic medical conditions of clients; provides treatment or consultation as needed. • In emergency situations, gathers relevant information and assesses client status. Provides appropriate care and/or treatment, directs others as necessary, and collaborates for referral to a higher level of care if appropriate. • Serves as a resource to staff and other interdisciplinary teams regarding client medical concerns. • Collaborates with the treatment staff to develop individual client treatment plans. Medication Administration • Verifies, counts, and administers medications to residents. • Educates clients on medication side effects, adverse effects, and drug interactions. • Monitors clients daily for side effects, adverse effects, and/or drug interactions. • Ensures client prescriptions are filled and the appropriate amount is maintained throughout each client’s stay within the residential milieu. • Monitors medication logbooks for completion and accuracy. Staffing Meetings & Required Training • Completes all required trainings that are department/role specific & facility-wide requirements. • Maintains and stays up to date with trainings and certifications (i.e., online trainings, internal and external in-person trainings, CPR certification, nursing license, first aid and safety, medication administration, and infection control). • Participates in internal training opportunities with community partners. Client Confidentiality • Ensures client information remains confidential and compliant with Nexus policies involving client privacy, informed consent, and confidentiality standards for clients and their families. Required Education and Licensure: • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing • Valid Registered Nurse License • 1+ year related nursing experience • First Aid/CPR/Infection Control certification • Valid driver’s license required. Must meet state regulating agency and Home Office driving requirements Preferred Education and Experience: • 1+ year related nursing experience in a residential setting APPLY TODAY TO BE CONTACTED BY OUR RECRUITING TEAM! When you work at Nexus, you have the opportunity to change lives - including your own. Keywords: "Registered Nurse", "RN", "Nursing", "Nurse", "Residential Health", "Well-Being", "First Aid", "CPR", "Client Health", "Clinical", "Hospital", "Medication Administration", "Infection Control", "#LI-Onsite" #J-18808-Ljbffr Apply Job!