Registered Nurse (RN) - Hickory Behavioral at Cambridge

Department: Nursing

Direct Report to: Director of Nursing

Shifts Available: Day Shift; Night Shift

About the Role:

Under the immediate supervision of the Director of Nursing, the Registered Nurse will be responsible for

• Completing admissions assessments
• Care plan management
• Patient education
• Medication administration, education, and documentation

The Registered Nurse (RN) is a member of the treatment team that uses the nursing process with individual patients and groups to help them meet their medical, safety, and general health needs. The RN must be able to perform all duties independently and use safe practice standards according to the Nurse Practice Act and will assist in oversight of LPN’s (Licensed Practical Nurse) and BHTs (Behavioral Health Technician).

Why Hickory Recovery?

Hickory Recovery is setting the benchmark in mental health care, especially for those facing acute challenges or dealing with co-occurring disorders. Our focus is on

• Delivering personalized, top tier care that fosters healing and improves wellbeing
• Ensuring every individual has access to the best possible support and treatment

Our Mission is to provide high quality, acute care to adults struggling with mental health issues or mental health co-occurring disorders. It’s Hickory’s primary goal to offer expert treatment for all we serve.

What We Offer:

• 401k
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• PTO
• Vision insurance
• Career development
• Mental health days
• Holiday pay
• Shift differential for overnights

Job Qualifications:

• RN must have completed a nursing degree from an accredited school of Nursing and have valid RN
• At least 2 years prior experience as an RN preferably with hospital and behavioral health experience
• Computer proficiency, including EMR
• Ability to maintain strict client confidentiality and HIPAA compliance.
• Understanding of Substance Use Disorders and Dual Diagnosis
• Must maintain a positive demeanor and clear understanding of professional boundaries with clients and staff.
• Ability to follow directives explicitly, adhere to facility policies, and exercise time management skills.
• Completion of CPR and HWC prior to working the floor
• Schedule flexibility may be required to accommodate patients
• Must hold a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

Key Responsibilities:

• Utilizes "Read Back" when taking verbal orders
• Conducts narcotics count and maintains emergency drug kit
• Assessing, Responding and Documenting Suicide Risks
• Documents client education
• Evaluates clients on an on-going basis to ensure medical needs are met
• Follows admission procedures
• Follows discharge procedures
• Takes vital signs to detect deviations from normal ranges
• Performs CIWA and COWS appropriately
• Understands administration of high-risk medications
• Performs Nursing Assessment on admission
• Performs point of care urinalysis and pregnancy screens
• Administers two-step Tuberculin PPD test
• Performs glucose monitoring
• Receives medications from pharmacy and stores appropriately
• Documents medication administration
• Uses two identifiers when administering medications
• Follows workplace injury procedures
• Performs intake assessments
• Participates in performance improvement activities
• Maintains a current nursing license
• Reports safety hazards to supervisor and or Executive Director
• Reports medication errors or "near misses" to Director of Nursing
• Performs appropriate hand hygiene throughout the shift
• Uses personal protective equipment (PPE) appropriately
• Performs pain assessment and knowledgeable about pain management
• Performs COVID-19 testing