Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $67,800.00 + (DOE)

JOB SUMMARY

ShareHouse, Inc. is celebrating 50 years in business. ShareHouse is ranked the Best Residential and Outpatient chemical dependency treatment center in the region and we are seeking a Registered Nurse. ShareHouse offers a competitive salary, along with excellent benefits and a culture that fosters creativity and professional growth. This position identifies, manages, and refers health concerns, along with assisting clients and residents in achieving and maintaining sobriety through therapeutic relationships and the promotion of healthy behaviors.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

The Registered Nurse Residential does not supervise any positions.

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance (100% premium paid by company)
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Generous PTO package
• Vision insurance
• short term disability
• array of voluntary benefits
• 9 paid holidays

RN DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Evaluate, observe, record, and maintain health-related information on each resident through initial exams and ongoing monitoring to ensure comfort and safety of residents and staff.

Initiate treatment and management of common health problems in all residents; consult with other healthcare providers as necessary.

Administer medications, prescriptive or therapeutic devices or treatments for clients.

Train residents in health education, disease prevention, nutrition, and other related topics to assist residents in achieving and maintaining optimum health.

Daily support of utilization reviews.

Participate in clinical staffing of residents and work with treatment team to provide residents with holistic approach to health and sobriety.

Conduct initial and periodic training of appropriate staff on medication administration, social detoxification program and other medically related topics to ensure compliance, prevent errors and maintain a highly skilled staff.

Oversee and monitor the dispensing of medication; train appropriate staff in dispensing of medication to ensure residents receive proper dosage.

Provide and maintain reliable, prompt attendance, and ability to work the schedule dictated by business necessity.

Participate in on-call coverage for ShareHouse.

Other duties as assigned by supervisors.

PERIODIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversee drug / alcohol testing process to ensure compliance and continued sobriety of residents

Work with other nursing staff members to order medical supply and equipment inventory

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

Requires bachelor's degree in nursing; and

2 years related experience in an acute care setting; or

Requires associate's degree in nursing; and

4 years related experience in an acute care setting

Must have experience working in the field of substance use disorders

REQUIRED LICENSES / CERTIFICATES

Must possess current North Dakota Registered Nursing License

Must be CPR certified

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Possess working familiarly with and knowledge of state and Federal regulations, and company policies / procedures that apply to healthcare and chemical dependency treatment

Ability to read, analyze and interpret business communication

Ability to clearly and effectively communicate in both written and oral forms

Ability to comprehend written and oral communication

Demonstrate a high level of skill with interpersonal relationship-building

Ability to use independent judgment in order to solve problems

Ability to management multiple, competing tasks and demands and manage time efficiently

Ability to establish relationships with clients, peers, direct reports and management

Ability to type / keyboard with minimal errors

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation :

Frequently requires :

Use of color vision and ability to distinguish colors

Stooping and bending

Reaching and grasping

Pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying up to 15 lbs

Ability to communicate orally and hear / understand oral communication

Ability to utilize fine motor skills, reach and grasp

Occasionally requires :

Standing for up to 1 hour

Pushing and pulling, lifting and carrying over 15 lbs

WORK ENVIRONMENT

This position frequently works in an environment with some physical discomforts; may be exposed to drafts, noise, temperature variations, odors and similar conditions. This position occasionally works in an environment that is very uncomfortable and occasionally works with equipment or performs procedures where carelessness could result in minor injuries.