Recovery House is a regional leader, providing the highest quality of inpatient addiction treatment services for adults. We offer a series of structured programs that provide effective, compassionate treatment for individuals dealing with all forms of chemical dependency. These include addiction to alcohol, prescription drugs, heroin, cocaine and other drugs. Serenity House is a 34 bed, in-patient, medical detox and treatment unit for adults, age 18 and up - a program under Recovery House.
The Nurse manager (RN) functions as a leader of the medical services team that provides screening, triage, crisis intervention, medical services, case coordination, and education. RN Manager utilizes best practices to engage and help motivate staff in providing excellent patient care, and patients to commit to treatment and to assist patients to identify and problem-solve individual and systemic barriers to treatment. Experience with Substance Use population preferred.
Positions available:
This position can work with the CEO and Medical Director to create a schedule that best fits the individual and the organization. RN's work a typical 12 hr shift, and this manager serves as possible back-up to the on-duty RN - if no other coverage is possible.
Duties include:
- Managing the nursing department in areas related to (but not limited to):
Scheduling
Medical Services
Staff and Patient Education
Administrative Oversight and Strategic Planning
- The Nurse Manager will function as a member of the organizations leadership team, answering to the Medical Director, CFO, and CEO.
Other Nursing Duties may include:
- Evaluate detoxification needs of alcohol/drug patients using the CIWA (Clinical Indicators Withdrawal from Alcohol) and COWS (Clinical Opiate Withdrawal Scale) evaluation tools and provide appropriate interventions based on the results
- Provide and document patient education regarding diagnosis, medication and/or medical treatment as indicated.
- Complete comprehensive initial nurse assessment for participants being admitted and provide on-going nursing
- Patient assessments for adverse reaction to medication.
- Administer prescribed oral and injectable medications as defined by departmental policies and procedures and follow up with the patient per program policies and procedures to determine client response to medication and enhance medication compliance.
- Maintain correctly stocked medication inventory, ensure safety of medications/supplies, keep an accurate log of reports of medications, and communicate with pharmacy representatives as needed.
- Seek consultation from medical director, clinical coordinator or other members of the management team for direction when not clear about documentation and or procedures.
- Communicate concise and appropriate information throughout assigned shift with supervisors, managers and other team members.
- Assure that medication order forms and medication administration forms are properly completed according to clinical record standards.
- Respond and comply with all administrative/managerial e-mail communication within the requested time frame.
Our commitment to keeping patients safe, means there’s no safer place for you to work. We safeguard our patients, by safeguarding our team members.
- Recovery House is well stocked with the best and latest PPE
- Masks are provided to patients entering our buildings, and offered free to visitors
- Covid-19 patients are isolated in dedicated areas
- All team members are trained in the latest screening guidelines
Recovery House provides their employees with competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical
- Dental
- Life Insurance
- 403B Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
Experience:
- Mental Health/ Addiction Services: 1 year, preferred
- RN: 1year
License:
- RN State of Vermont (Required)'
- 'Work Location: One location
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- License reimbursement
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- Holidays
- Weekends as needed
Work setting:
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Wallingford, VT 05773: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Application Question(s):
- What is drawing you to want to work in the substance use treatment field?
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Required)
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person