JOB SUMMARY:

Provides quality patient care according to established standards of nursing practice and Rimrock’s policies. Assures adherence to state statutes and rules, CARF standards, and federal regulations including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2. Positively represents the organization and promotes Rimrock’s Mission to the community.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Completes nursing assessments on all new patients, formulates nursing care plans, provides report on patient to provider, and charts in electronic health record.
2. Administers medications as ordered.
3. Makes frequent rounds for purposes of observing, assessing and meeting patient needs and conditions in the Medical Unit.
4. Review all LPN assessments.
5. Charts the progress note on patients’ complaints, nursing observations and condition changes, including incident reports and behavior forms.
6. Reports to the Director of Patient Care any pertinent nursing or medical information regarding patients.
7. Reports the condition and status of all patients to the on-coming nurse.
8. Counts controlled drugs at the beginning and end of shift.
9. Participates in continuing education and in-service education programs for the improvement of patient care and own professional growth and development.
10. Administers TB tests, CIWA scales and BAL’s to all applicable patients.

EDUCATION/TRAINING: Graduated from an accredited nursing program and received nursing diploma.

SKILLS: Knowledge and understanding of current nursing theory and practice and ability to perform accordingly under the supervision of the Director of Patient Care and/or Medical Director; understanding of Rimrock’s policies related to patient care; knowledge of limitations in nursing practice and ability to request assistance of supervisor when needed; ability to establish appropriate rapport with chemically dependent patients; understanding of chemical dependency therapy process and ability to function as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team. Computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft software including Word, Excel and Outlook.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work is indoors in an office environment with moderate noise. Intermittent physical effort involving lifting of up to 25 pounds, walking and stooping is required. A typical workday involves sitting, frequent use of a keyboard, reaching with hands and arms, and talking and hearing, approximately 70% of the time. Approximately 30% or less of the time is spent standing. Normal vision abilities required, including close vision and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT/JOB LOCATIONS: Involves everyday risk or discomfort requiring normal safety precautions in an office setting, meeting room and patient care areas. Work may involve mental and emotional stress. Some driving required. Will work primarily at Main Facility.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.