Description 

The Overnight Registered Nurse cares for patients who have various behavioral problems, such as substance abuse and various co-occurring disorders.  The Overnight Registered Nurse will work within a multidisciplinary team to foster a healing environment within the settings of inpatient (detox) care behavioral health residential care. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

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  Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the highest quality care to our patients 

  
  


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  Observe and assess patient’s and communicate findings to our providers 

  
  


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  Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide individualized treatment  

  
  


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  Perform routine procedures (vital signs, medication administration including injections, blood draws, blood sugar checks, urine specimen collection, and clinical documentation) 

  
  


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  Adjust and administer patient medication and provide treatments according to provider orders 

  
  


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  Ensure unit safety and infection control is maintained throughout the shift through tasks including but not limited to decontaminating medical equipment, sanitizing surfaces, etc. 

  
  


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  Provide emergency medical care in patient emergency situations 

  
  


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  Oversee any LPN staff working on shift and sign off on LPN assessments requiring RN Sign-off 

  
  


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  Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families 

  
  


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  Monitor and document medication administration and compliance as directed 

  
  


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  Maintain accountability of all controlled substances according to federal and state regulations 

  
  


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  Determine and implement specific detox protocols as designated by the provider 

  
  


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  Assist in evaluating patient’s condition and progress with other team members 

  
  


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  Observe and assess patients for clinical signs and symptoms following a prescribed course of treatment 

  
  


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  Uphold all HIPAA and OSHA requirements and ensure compliance with all Federal and State laws, regulations and guidelines 

  
  


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  Ensure compliance with all facility and Buena Vista Health & Recovery Centers, protocols, procedure and guidelines 

  
  


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  Report to Nursing Director and Executive Director all situations which require administrative intervention, including incident reports 

  
  


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  Participate in quality management and staff meetings including mandatory trainings and monthly nursing meetings 

  
  


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  Facilitating communication between other healthcare facilities for patient continuity of care