Substance Abuse Detox - Nurse (RN/LPN) at HCANA

Knoxville, Tennessee, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

04 Mar, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Vital Assessments, Medical Record Analysis, Medication Management, Preventative Care, Disease Management, COWS, CIWA, Medical Emergency Response, Nursing Progress Notes Documentation, Intake Nursing Assessments, Detox Protocols, Psychiatric Care, Urinalysis Interpretation, Communication, Interpersonal Skills, Compassion

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Are you interested in a fulfilling career within the addiction and recovery industry? Do you long to positively impact the lives of others? If so, we have good news! Knoxville Recovery Center is looking for Nurses to join our team! Position Overview: As a nurse at Knoxville Recovery Center, you will be responsible for ensuring the client’s optimal comfort and safety. This is done via vital assessments, medical record analysis, medication management, and efficient fulfillment of client needs. Overall, our focus is on providing excellent care while maintaining a fun, calming environment for clients and staff alike. We are looking for someone who is compassionate, dedicated, and eager to grow! Knoxville Recovery Center is a client and family centered organization. We are passionate about helping others achieve freedom from drugs and alcohol and we are hoping you are too! Key Responsibilities: Emphasize preventative care and disease management. Facilitate COWS, CIWA, vital assessments every four hours for clients. Quickly respond in the case of a medical emergency. Document Nursing progress notes on every shift. Complete intake nursing assessments. Administer medication including those for detox protocols, psychiatric care, and medical conditions. Facilitate medical orders. Interpret Urinalysis results and provide reports for client's medical records. Respond to all duties in a clinically appropriate and timely manner. Benefits: Health, Dental and Vision insurance Paid time off 401(k) matching Flexible Schedule Shift Differential Pay for nights/weekends Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities Physical setting: One Location (Knoxville Recovery Center) Medically assisted Detox Facility Inpatient Residential Facility Health Care Alliance North America does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or creed, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law. Requirements Minimum Qualifications: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed Nurse in the state of TN. BLS Certification Skills: Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Compassionate, Caring and Professional

Responsibilities

Nurses are responsible for ensuring client comfort and safety through vital assessments, medical record analysis, medication management, and fulfilling client needs within a detox and recovery setting. Key duties include facilitating COWS/CIWA assessments, administering medications for detox and psychiatric care, and documenting progress notes every shift.