Benefits:
The following benefits are offered by Bear River Health (this is not an exhaustive list):
- Sick Time
- Paid Time Off
- Free meals on campus
- Longevity bonuses
- Cafeteria Plan for Health Benefits
Summary:
Bear River Health (BRH) is a Private for Profit Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) that serves people with primary substance use disorders and mental health issues in medically supervised detoxification, residential and outpatient treatment settings.
As we strive for excellence as a team, we ask you to strive for excellence in your job. In return, you can expect a pleasant work environment, fair compensation and opportunities for personal growth and job satisfaction.
Vision:
To become the industry leader in Substance Use Disorder Treatment and life skills development by incorporating a holistic person-centered, evidence-based treatment model using trauma informed care.
Mission:
To save lives and foster growth.
Values:
● We Care! Our empathy motivates us to act with compassion. We are called to recovery, passionate about our roles and invested in our client’s recovery.
● We’re Real! Our actions being congruent, authentic and genuine.
● We Grow! We are dynamic with a focus on improvement and innovation.
● We Are Professional! We maintain professional boundaries between our staff, clients and community
Function: The substance use disorder nurse will provide direct mental health and SUD care. Within the framework of the objectives and policies established by the Medical Director, the LPN coordinates the efforts of the clinical and medical treatment team for the clients under his/her care. The LPN evaluates, plans, and provides care for patients in consultation with attending physicians and clinicians. Responsible for obtaining medical histories, performing physical examinations, administering prescribe medications and treatments as needed and reviewing tests and lab results. Communicates and coordinates with other medical and behavioral healthcare professionals to ensure the highest quality patient care.
Accountability:
● Exemplify Best Practices
● Document Timely & Accurate Work Product
● Exercise Teamwork & Knowledge
● Ensure Strict Adherence to BRH Protocols
● Patient Care to Completion
Responsibilities and Duties:
● Takes or reviews medical and drug history.
● Documentation in real time
● Completes accurate nursing assessments
● Able to handle 10-16 patients on the floor
● Ensure the comfort and care of all patients in the detoxification unit
● Obtains medical histories and performs physical examinations
● Analyzes the relationship between normal physiology and specific system alterations associated with mental health problems, psychiatric disorders, and treatment.
● Treat acute health problems such as infections and injuries especially those associated with addiction and chemical dependence
● Administers injections and other treatments as needed
● Interviews and advises patients regarding health and illness prevention
● Maintains reviews and updates patient records, charts, and other pertinent information.
● Participation and compliance with quality assurance of all clinical program parameters and measures
● Demonstrates effective clinical interviewing skills that facilitate development of a therapeutic relationship
● Perform any other job-related duties as assigned by the medical provider
● Knowledge of chemical dependency and detoxification protocols
*The job duties listed above should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties required. Other duties will be assigned as need arises and according to programmatic need.
Requirements:
● Michigan licensed LPN
● Addiction Experience is preferred
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $36.60 - $40.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
