Registered Nurse (Overnight)

Job DetailsJob Location: Chandler Campus - Chandler, AZ 85248Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $42.00 - $45.00 HourlyJob Shift: NightDescription  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  Monitor patient’s condition and assess their needs to provide the highest quality care to our patients  Observe and assess patient’s and communicate findings to our providers  Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to provide individualized treatment   Perform routine procedures (vital signs, medication administration including injections, blood draws, blood sugar checks, urine specimen collection, and clinical documentation)  Adjust and administer patient medication and provide treatments according to provider orders  Ensure unit safety and infection control is maintained throughout the shift through tasks including but not limited to decontaminating medical equipment, sanitizing surfaces, etc.  Provide emergency medical care in patient emergency situations  Oversee any LPN staff working on shift and sign off on LPN assessments requiring RN Sign-off  Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families  Monitor and document medication administration and compliance as directed  Maintain accountability of all controlled substances according to federal and state regulations  Determine and implement specific detox protocols as designated by the provider  Assist in evaluating patient’s condition and progress with other team members  Observe and assess patients for clinical signs and symptoms following a prescribed course of treatment  Uphold all HIPAA and OSHA requirements and ensure compliance with all Federal and State laws, regulations and guidelines  Ensure compliance with all facility and Buena Vista Health & Recovery Centers, protocols, procedure and guidelines  Report to Nursing Director and Executive Director all situations which require administrative intervention, including incident reports  Participate in quality management and staff meetings including mandatory trainings and monthly nursing meetings  Facilitating communication between other healthcare facilities for patient continuity of care  QualificationsMinimum Qualifications and Skills Required  Valid CPR and CPI certifications or ability to obtain within 30 days of hire  Level one fingerprint clearance card   Preferred: Experience in substance abuse or behavioral health or detox treatment setting.    Will consider new graduates.    Associates Degree in Nursing   If candidate self-disclosed in sobriety – Buena Vista requires 1 year of continuous sobriety  Educational Requirements  Current valid RN License in the state of Arizona with no restrictions  Physical Requirements  Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds.    In a 12-hour work day: standing/walking up to 12 hours per day  Hand use: single grasping, fine manipulation, pushing and pulling  Work requires the following motions: bending, twisting, squatting and reaching  Exposure to FDA approved cleaning chemicals  You must have the ability to use tools and equipment required for the position  Mental Focus: Ability to read and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing