Job Description
Cenikor's Value Proposition - What's In It for You?
PURPOSE in your work - service to others, giving back to your community, helping to save lives, being fulfilled at work. See how we served last year.
COMPETITIVE PAY, BENEFITS, PAID TIME OFF, $2k - $4k TUITION REIMBURSEMENT, up to 10% 401K and BONUSES - we hire and reward high performers.
Benefits for full-time team members include Medical, Dental, Vision, Basic Life & AD&D, LTD, STD, Accident, Critical Illness, HRA/FSA
STABILITY and GROWTH - more than 55 years in business - our strong financial processes support our drive to serve more people and ensure stability for our team members.
CONTINUOUS LEARNING and PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT - we are committed to developing our leaders in their desired career path and promoting from within. We have Cenikor Career Pathways Program that you can join after 90 days of employment. We also have an annual leadership development program with assigned mentors to help you achieve your professional goals. More than 25% of our total employees have been promoted the last 4 years.
STUDENT LOAN FORGIVENESS - The Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) forgives your qualified student loans if working for a non-profit for a specific period of time. Find out more here.
The work we do isn't easy. If you like purposeful hard work, serving others and having FUN with your team while achieving goals, Cenikor will be the right place for you!
Schedules Available: PRN- As needed and Full-Time Overnight
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Provide health services and professional nursing care for clients, including routine treatment per procedure or as prescribed. Coordinate client care with nurse manager and/or physician supervision.
Administer prescribed medications and treatments in accordance with approved nursing techniques and monitor for compliance.
Act as charge nurse in absence of RN Manager, including handling client and facility issues and communicating with appropriate management/physician as necessary.
Assist with screening new clients for appropriateness for admission including TB screening.
Assist with obtaining medical history information from clients and family members at time of admission.
Attend all required in-services and training per DSHS guidelines.
Conduct audit and reconcile home medications at every admission.
Maintain processes with insurance department to ensure quality length of stay and maximize revenue.
Receive, update and pass on shift report per standards and timeframes as required
Create medication administration records (MARs) for patient medication protocols and initiate protocols by administering the first dose of medication for all protocols
Oversee routine laboratory work, such as urinalysis and maintain accurate records of specimens.
Observe clients, record significant conditions and reactions, and notifies physician, nursing supervisor, and facility director of issues as appropriate.
Monitor vital signs upon admission, during treatment and upon discharge.
Maintain patient records by obtaining, recording, and updating personal and financial information utilizing appropriate computer software for reporting and appropriate billing and authorization purposes.
Develop medical components of treatment plan and completes nursing assessments. Track infections, STD's and positive VDRL, HIV, verifying or referring for treatment.
Administer specified medication, and notes time and amount on patients' charts. Attend staff meetings on clients' progress.
Administer CPR in emergency situations.
Adhere strictly to HIPAA regulations in regards to client confidentiality. Maintain strict confidentiality on all Foundation matters and refer questionable issues to your supervisor.
Work with insurance billing department to actively manager 3rd party payor clients to ensure quality care and fiscal responsibility.
Work in conjunction with all facility staff to facilitate a safe environment for client recovery.
Serve as back up for LVN's and as back-up for admissions after scheduled hours as needed.
Uphold the core principles of Cenikor's culture and help create a positive working environment for all team members.
Perform additional duties as assigned and consistent with the non-exempt functions as defined in this job description.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION:
Knowledge, Skills ,and Abilities:
Knowledge of pharmacology as it relates to individuals with substance abuse and mental health disorders.
Experienced in providing medical care to a diverse population.
Excellent assessment and communication skills.
Possesses good time management skills needed to meet aggressive deadlines and prioritize multiple tasks.
Patience, perseverance, and resilience in a challenging environment.
Excellent documentation skills.
Ability to consistently uphold the Core Principles of Cenikor's Culture:
Demonstrate mission of service to our clients
Positive, respectful communication with both staff and clients
Demonstrate self-motivation and perseverance to achieve goals
Role model appropriate, professional behaviors including appropriate client boundaries
Work effectively as part of a team, helping to set up others for success
Education:
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Graduate of an accredited practical nursing program
Experience:
Minimum of one (1) year nursing experience (preferred)
SUD treatment experience (preferred)
Experience providing care for individuals with alcohol and substance abuse, mental health and chemical dependency treatment (preferred)
Experience with CMBHS or other electronic health record system (preferred)
Licensure Required:
Current LPN licensure required
Current RN licensure preferred
Current certification in CPR and First Aid required
IMPORTANT NOTES:
Drug Free Workplace
Equal Opportunity Employer
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Job Tags
Full time, Part time, Shift work, Night shift,