Charleston County, SC
Location
Columbia, SC | United States
Job description
Salary: $28.39 Hourly
Location : SC, SC Job Type: Full-Time Job Number: DS208788 Department: DAODAS Opening Date: 09/08/2023 Description This full time Registered Nurse position provides general and specialized direct and indirect patient care through the application of sound Nursing Practice to patients in an alcohol, drug rehabilitation center. HIRING HOURLY RATE:: $28.39 Please note - Continuation of employment in this position is contingent upon availability of funding from services, program and agency earnings. OPEN UNTIL FILLED - APPLICATION REVIEW BEGINS IMMEDIATELY, 4/30/2024. Duties and Responsibilities Duties include, but are not limited to the following: * Responsible for nursing assessment and development of nursing plan of care * Responsible for total nursing care of patients and supervision of ancillary staff * Responsible for patient admissions and discharges (along with patient education) * Visit each patient throughout the shift and instruct ancillary staff in the needs of patients * Interact with staff, patients, families, and physicians, nurse practitioners to provide optimum care for each patient * Note any changes in patient's mental status, physical status, monitor signs and symptoms of withdrawal status during a shift and communicate same to appropriate staff * Document all pertinent information in resident's electronic medical record daily and follow up with other staff to insure accuracy of care * Respect rights and privacy of each patient while fulfilling responsibilities for their care * Administer medications according to established procedures and in a timely manner * Encourage patient participation in unit meetings and groups * Encourage staff interaction with patients during waking hours * Keep Nursing Manager informed regarding performance of personnel assigned to the unit * Assume a leadership role and demonstrate this role to unit personnel by example * Perform all duties assigned in an effective, timely, and professional mannerJob tags
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