Part Time SUD Nurse in Akron, Ohio at Anew Behavioral Health, Ohio LLC

Who Is Anew?

Anew is an outpatient behavioral health provider that helps individuals facing mental health and substance use disorders.

Why Work at Anew?

Flexible & Supportive Culture: Growth, work-life balance, and flexibility are built into every role.

Fun Work Environment: Get involved in community outreach, holiday events, team parties, monthly “First Friday” all-staff events, and much more!

Recovery Friendly Workplace: We are a certified Recovery Friendly Workplace that values lived experience and understanding.

Comprehensive Benefits:

• Weekly Pay
• Paid time off
• Company-paid holidays
• Benefits Eligibility on Start Date

If you are looking for more details about us, please visit https://anewbh.com/.

Summary: 

The Nurse plays a critical role in delivering high-quality healthcare by conducting health appraisals, monitoring client conditions, and assisting in treatment plans as directed by nurse practitioners and physicians. This position requires a compassionate approach to patient care, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive support in managing their physical health within the psychiatric specialty framework.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Complete health appraisals on clients upon admission and regularly throughout their course of care.

• Assist nurse practitioners and physicians as necessary to support effective patient outcomes.

• Evaluate, observe, and assess clients' physical conditions to identify health needs.

• Assist clients with treatment plans prescribed by nurse practitioners and/or physicians.

• Administer and monitor medications according to prescribed guidelines.

• Monitor client vitals and take prompt action as needed.

• Educate clients on prescribed medications, physical health, nutrition, and self-care practices.

• Coordinate care and services with pharmacies, other physicians, or referring agencies on behalf of clients.

• Respond promptly to nurse practitioner and physician orders.

• Communicate prescribed services and status updates to clients and their families in a timely manner.

• Participate in client care team meetings to enhance collaborative treatment efforts.

• Maintain accurate and timely records of medications prescribed and client interactions.

• Complete release forms or other medical paperwork as requested.

• Assist with medication refills on behalf of nurse practitioners or physicians.

• Ensure all client documentation is completed accurately and in a timely fashion.

Supervision Given: 

This position does not supervise any staff.

Supervision Received: 

The Registered Nurse reports to the Operations Manager

Qualifications:

• Current RN or LPN Licensure in the state of Service Provision

• BLS Certification.

Education:

• A degree in Nursing from an accredited educational institution is required.

Certification:

• Individual NPI Number and Medicaid Provider Number will be required to start work (instructions on how to apply will be provided).

Experience:

• Prior experience in a clinical setting, preferably in psychiatric nursing, is advantageous.

Physical Effort:

• Requires the ability to sit, stand, and move about the clinic setting as needed; some lifting may be required.

Background:

• All applicants must submit to and pass a background check prior to hire.

Schedule:

• Flexible scheduling depending on agency needs, typical of a contract position.

Benefits:

• 1099 /Contract position does not have benefits associated.

Work Location:

• One location / Hybrid with approval