Part Time Registered Nurse
Company: BayMark Health Services
Location: Portland
Posted on: January 20, 2023
Job Description:
Description
Position at Liberty Bay Recovery
Part Time Registered Nurse - Portland, ME
Liberty Bay Recovery is looking for a night Registered Nurse to
care for our patients in our newly acquired residential facility in
Portland, ME. Liberty Bay Recovery Center is committed to helping
people achieve lasting sobriety through comprehensive care and
compassionate support. Founded by and staffed with individuals in
recovery themselves, we treat residents with the respect and
dignity they deserve. Our Portland Maine rehab center provides
individualized care and evidence-based clinical approaches in an
environment that promotes healing.
Responsibilities:
- Complete the admission procedures, which may include the
completion of paperwork, orientation of the individual and monitor
urinalysis collection.
- Thoroughly searches individuals' belongings upon admission and
properly disposes of any forbidden items.
- Administer and read the tuberculosis skin test.
- Document in the individual's chart the results of the nursing
assessment, treatment plan, physician's orders, progress notes and
other individual-related data.
- Provide direct care to the individuals we serve.
- Monitors for signs and symptoms of intoxication and
withdrawal.
- Provide medically monitored evaluation and withdrawal
management to individuals served in the Detoxification Unit under
the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
- Monitoring for changes in condition.
- Maintaining hygienic and safe work environment in compliance
with the healthcare procedures.
- Maintain all necessary documentation.
- Update and maintain accurate Medication Administration
Records.
- Manage and administer medication as ordered by the Medical
Director.
- Providing directions to the technicians on assigned shift.
- Develop a treatment plan with the individual to address medical
issues.
- Provide emotional support through listening, counseling and
answering questions.
- Consult with in-house staff and other outside professionals to
assure comprehensive, quality care for clients.
- Provide referrals for identified needs of the individual that
cannot be met by the Agency.
- Maintains professional boundaries with clients and interacts
with them in an appropriate manner.
- All other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Must hold an unrestricted RN license in the state of
Maine.
- Requires current certifications in CPR, First Aid and
Bloodborne Pathogens.
- Must pass State of Maine criminal background and driving record
checks.
- Prefer 1 year of detox, emergency or med-surge nursing
experience.
- Prefer working knowledge of medical detoxification for
substance abuse.
- Knowledge of the signs and symptoms of substance intoxication
and withdrawal including pharmacological factors.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Ability to work with a diverse population.
- Must have strong leadership, team building and communication
skills.
- Ability to perform the physical demands of the position with or
without reasonable accommodation where applicable.
- Must be able to physically respond to individuals' needs in the
event of a crisis situation.
- Good verbal and written communication skills required.
- Knowledge of the American Society of Addiction Medicine
placement criteria and the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual as it
relates to substance-related disorders or able to acquire the
knowledge.
- Knowledge of the Code of Ethics for nurses.
- Knowledge of the federal drug and alcohol confidentiality law
(42 C.F.R. Part 2) and the Health Insurance Portability and
Accountability Act.
- Ability to work a varied schedule to include evenings, weekends
and/or holidays.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working
relationships with other employees, individuals served, outside
professionals and the general public.
- Satisfactory drug screen and criminal background check
COVID-19 considerations: Everyone will be asked to be in compliance
with the most recent COVID guidelines from CDC, State, County and
City.
Liberty Bay Recovery Center, a progressive substance abuse
treatment organization, is committed to the highest quality of
patient care. Our ultimate goal is to address the physical,
emotional, and mental aspects of opioid use disorder to help each
of our patients achieve long-term recovery and an improved quality
of life.
Liberty Bay Recovery Center is committed to Equal Employment
Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and
local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of
race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender,
pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic
disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other
classification protected by State/Federal laws.
Keywords: BayMark Health Services, Portland , Part Time Registered Nurse, Healthcare , Portland, Maine
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