Job description
JOB DESCRIPTION
Part-Time Program Nurse
Schedule: Evenings and weekends
Outpatient Detox for a primary diagnosis of substance use disorder.
Essential Functions
- Conduct nursing assessments to evaluate client’s physical health status at time of treatment.
- Obtain medical history, particularly as it relates to the present condition, from the client or concurrent/ previous care providers when applicable.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary staff to promote team approach to client care, notify staff of any significant health risks or concerns that may impact a client’s safety or success in treatment, and help to promote client wellness in recovery.
- Complete and submit medical progress notes according to program policy. Maintain thorough documentation of all patient interactions as well as any communication with outside or ancillary providers.
- Ensure proper maintenance of medical records.
- Abide by laws, regulations and standards of practice regarding Confidentiality and Ethics for the provision of treatment under the scope of license and certification.
- Monitor physical health, nutrition status, and related behavioral or psychosocial issues that may present during course of treatment.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Reports to: Director of Nursing/Nurse Practitioner
Experience/ EducationCurrent Georgia Licensure as a RN (Minimum)Completion of all training and education requirements necessary to maintain valid, active licensure.Skills/ Competencies
Excellent organizational and critical thinking skills.Ability to work independently in facility and alternate site settings.
May need to assume a flexible work schedule.
Ability to collaborate with other members of the clinical and medical team to promote comprehensive, quality care for clients
Verbal and written communication
Ethical Decision-Making
Ability to work under pressure and respond to patients in crisis
Additional RequirementsCPR/first aid certified.
Criminal background check.
Pre-employment and random drug screening during employment.
Verification of previous employment via professional references.
Valid driver’s license; Independent, reliable transportation.
Completion of continued education and trainings for maintained licensure.
Job Types: Part-time, PRN
Salary: $36.00 - $40.00 per hour
Physical setting:
Standard shift:
Weekly schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Rotating weekends
- Weekend availability
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Acworth, GA 30101: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Pay: $35.00 - $45.00 per hour
Ability to Relocate:
- Atlanta, GA 30339: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
