Program Nurse in College Station, Texas at Promises Behavioral Health, LLC

Promises Behavioral Health, LLC
College Station, Texas, 77845, United States
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Job Description

Position Description:

The purpose of this position is to ensure the daily operations of the nursing department from 7p-7a are maintained to promote quality of care to clients through assessment, medication management and direct client care

Essential Functions:

  • Delivers quality client care through assessment, monitoring and communicating observations and findings with physicians and other members of the treatment team.
  • Coordinates admissions with Admissions Department and obtains admission orders from physicians.
  • Monitors Client self-administration of medication
  • Promotes restoration of health, client and family education and serves as a client advocate.
  • Maintains and adheres to established infection control/employee health program.
  • Maintains compliance to all TRS policies and procedures, as well as, all state and accreditation standards.
  • Coordinates with Corporate Director of Nursing, Director of Nursing, and Executive Director to keep all informed of current departmental activities, plans, and developments through both oral and written reports.
  • Functions as a “house supervisor” in absence of other supervisory staff.

    • Additional Responsibilities:

  • Provides detox assessments, history and physical reports.
  • Develops detox treatment
  • Coordinates emergency medical care for medical and psychiatric emergencies.
  • Ensures that documentation on all clients meets company and regulatory standards.
  • Leads CD education groups.
  • Attends monthly staff meetings and required trainings.
  • Serves on various organizational teams/committees and consults with departments as needed.
  • Coordinates lab work with venipuncture and medical appointments and referrals.

    • Minimum Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or GED equivalent
  • Licensed Vocational Nurse or Registered Nurse in the State of Texas
  • Desire to work with clients suffering from the disease of addiction
  • Experience with a 12 step program preferred

    • 7p - 7a

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