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Nurse - 2nd Shift at ALPAS WELLNESS LA PLATA LLC – La Plata, Maryland
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About This Position
Position: Nurse
Location: La Plata, Maryland
Job Status: Hourly - Full Time, Part Time, & PRN
At Alpas Wellness Centers, our mission is to provide a safe, inclusive, and forward-thinking environment where people heal their minds and bodies, rediscover their purpose, and forge a path of recovery toward a brighter future. Guided by our values—Authenticity, Innovation, Patient and Staff Experience, Compassion, Safety, and Autonomy—we integrate traditional, holistic, and alternative therapies to create individualized treatment plans that truly meet each person where they are.
Alpas Wellness - La Plata is a fully licensed and accredited residential treatment center located in La Plata, Maryland, dedicated to transforming behavioral healthcare through a personalized, whole-person approach. We serve individuals and families navigating substance use disorder and mental health concerns with innovative, compassionate, and evidence-based care. Our thoughtfully designed facility offers a tranquil environment complete with private and shared residential suites, nurses’ stations, community spaces, and biophilic design elements that support healing and comfort.
We are driven by a vision to revolutionize behavioral healthcare. If you're passionate about delivering meaningful care and want to be part of a purpose-driven team shaping the future of wellness, we’d love to connect.
For more information, please visit: www.alpaswellnesscenters.org
Job Summary:
As a Nurse, you will play a pivotal role in providing comprehensive services to individuals diagnosed with substance use disorder. In collaboration with fellow counselors, nurses, and program physicians, you will work closely to facilitate the holistic treatment and recovery process.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Completes initial assessment and develops the plan of care
Assess the physiological and behavioral health status of the patient
Assist the Licensed Practical Nurse with the nursing process for individual patients and/or groups of patients to meet their physiological, psychological, safety, and general health needs
Follows established policies and procedures for verification of narcotic counts
Verifies the MAR for correct medication and administration times
Accurately assesses and documents CIWA and/ or COWS assessments, vital signs, and signs of pain
Assists the client in understanding the nature of the disease of addiction and the need for treatment
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
Completes necessary documentation as required by organization Policies and Procedures
Maintains patient confidentiality
Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping using the designated EMR
Monitors behavioral changes which may be related to medication administration
Administers/dispenses medication and injections according to accepted nursing practice and organizational policy
Performs initial inductions and provide medical services as needed
Performs blood collections by venipuncture and capillary techniques
Collect specimens for drug screens, health panels, alcohol tests, etc.
Prepare all collected specimens for testing and analysis
Accurately maintains, monitors, and reconciles medication inventory
Follow adherence to all necessary regulatory and company compliance requirements (HIPAA)
Educate patients related to treatment, health, and safety policies
May be subject to the handling of and exposure to hazardous chemicals
May be subject to exposure to infectious waste, diseases, conditions, etc, including TB, HIV, AIDS, and Hepatitis B viruses
Maintain patient confidentiality, staff confidentiality; treat staff and patients with kindness, dignity and respect
Comply with Patient’s Rights rules
Attend required meetings, including on-site staff meetings and multidisciplinary team meetings
Sign and processes physician orders and enter notes in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) and input flags
Other duties as assigned
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Experience:
Must have RN or LPN License
1-3 years of experience in a substance abuse and/or mental health environment preferred
Ability to comprehend and demonstrate medical and nursing knowledge competencies.
Computer literacy of elemental computer operations. Internet, email, word processing, graphics and spreadsheets and databases.
Computer proficiency in Google Suites, and electronic health records.
Knowledgeable and / or interpret CARF accreditation standards.
Interpret current rules, regulations, and policies to make decisions based upon them.
Principles and practices of drug abuse screening, education, treatment, intervention and referral and aftercare programs services.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment
This position functions within a licensed residential and detoxification treatment facility providing 24-hour patient care. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this role.
Essential Physical Functions
The employee must be able to:
Lift, transfer, reposition, and physically assist adult patients of varying weights and mobility levels, including lifting up to 50 pounds independently and greater weights with assistance as part of team lifting procedures
Support and stabilize patients during falls, syncopal episodes, seizures, withdrawal symptoms, or other medical emergencies
Push and pull equipment such as medication carts, crash carts, oxygen tanks, wheelchairs, and stretchers
Stand and walk for extended periods throughout a 8–12 hour shift
Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, squat, and reach in order to perform patient assessments and provide bedside care
Quickly respond to and physically intervene in emergency situations
Perform repetitive hand, wrist, and finger movements required for medication administration and documentation
Maintain sufficient visual acuity to assess patient condition, read medication labels, and operate medical equipment
Hear and communicate effectively in both routine and high-acuity situations
Environmental Conditions
Work is performed in a healthcare setting with exposure to patients experiencing acute medical, psychiatric, or withdrawal-related symptoms
The position may involve exposure to bodily fluids and infectious materials and requires appropriate use of personal protective equipment
Work may require evening, overnight, weekend, and holiday shifts
The environment may be physically and emotionally demanding
Patient Safety Requirement
Due to the acuity of the patient population and the potential for medical instability, the ability to provide hands-on assistance and emergency response is considered an essential function of this position.
Reasonable Accommodation
Alpas Wellness is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with federal and state law. Employees who require accommodation to perform the essential functions of the role should notify Human Resources to engage in the interactive process.
Schedule:
7pm to 7:30am
Compensation:
$32-$45/per hour DOE
Benefits:
Paid Time Off or Sick Leave
Holiday rate
401k
Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
Training and Education Allowance
Alpas Wellness is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
7pm to 7:30am
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Job Location
This job is located in the La Plata, Maryland, 20646, United States region.