Location
Asheville, NC | United States
Job description
Job Type
Full-time
Description
At Asheville Detox Center we love our jobs. That's right. Love. Every day we go to work filled with passion to be excellent, to creatively problem solve and to innovate. We are looking at all of our patients with compassion and empathy. We are looking for interesting, independent thinkers and doers, who can help shape the culture of our forward looking company when it comes to the treating of addiction. Do you think differently? Do you want to fall in love with your job? If you answered yes, we want you!
About Us: Health Care Alliance North America (HCANA) is a rapidly expanding healthcare management company specializing in addiction and mental health treatment. It was founded by individuals in recovery who have first-hand experience in receiving addiction treatment and have developed a specialized model of care that incorporates techniques that work while eliminating those that do not. Although the company is growing and expanding, HCANA maintains a small business attitude, with every employee at HCANA being considered family.
Position Overview: As an RN at Asheville Detox Center, you will be responsible for ensuring the client's optimal comfort and safety. This is done via vital assessments, medical record analysis, medication management, and efficient fulfillment of client needs. Overall, our focus is on providing excellent care while maintaining a fun, calming environment for clients and staff alike. We are looking for registered nurses who share the same compassion and empathy as we do.
Key Responsibilities: - Emphasize preventative care and disease management.
- Facilitate COWS, CIWA, vital assessments for clients.
- Quickly respond in the case of a medical emergency.
- Document Nursing progress notes.
- Complete intake nursing assessments.
- Administer medication including those for detox protocols, psychiatric care, and medical conditions.
- Facilitate medical orders.
- Interpret Urinalysis results and provide reports for client's medical records.
- Respond to all duties in a medically appropriate and timely manner.
Available Schedules: - 3rd Shift (7PM-7AM)
- Weekends/Weeknight availability
Benefits: - Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- Flexible Schedule
- 401(k)
- Professional Development and Continuing Education Opportunities
Supplemental pay types: - Differential pay
- $2/hr additional for nights
- $2/hr additional for weekends
Physical setting: - Medically assisted detox facility
Health Care Alliance North America does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or creed, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
Minimum Qualification: - Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- BLS Certification
- RN License
Skills: - Proven experience as RN
- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate and able to handle stress
Salary Description
$32-$40 per hour
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