What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse (El Paso) position at Homeward Bound, Inc.?
- Provide quality nursing care to patients by assessing patient needs and making pertinent patient reports to RN, Charge Nurse and/or attending Physician
- Formulating, implementing and evaluating nursing treatment approach as a member of the treatment team
- Initiating action based on the priorities set by the treatment/crisis stabilization plan and the medical regime as designated by the Physician
- Make reports from off-going shift, reporting any incidents or changes in patient condition to the physician or RN.
- Monitor all patients on unit in accordance with compliance standards.
- Check and record vital signs of all patients in accordance with program requirements.
- Assist other personnel in organizing their assignment if requested or if the need is apparent.
- Carry out appropriate preventive and rehabilitative nursing procedures as directed by the RN.
- Prepare clinical and progress notes utilizing the specified EHR
- Complete medication administration as needed.
- Inform the RN of changes observed for behavioral functioning and treatment, if indicated.
- Consult with Medical Director or Program Physician when making rounds on the unit and in the delivery of treatment services.
- Assist Physician and RN in providing a safe environment for all patients.
- Participate in in-service programs.
- Participating in program and facility educational programs; and attending facility and nursing meetings as required.
- Maintain credentials required for job functions.
- Any other task assigned by supervisor.
- Licensed Vocational Nursing License required.
- Experience in the field may offset formal education requirements.
- If in Recovery, at least two (2) years continuous sobriety required.
- Must have reliable transportation
- Ability to work independently as well as with team.
- Ability to work with resistant behaviors.
- Ability to maintain high level of professional ethics.
- Possesses good oral and written communication skills.
- Observes patient confidentiality requirements.
- Knowledge of Chemical Dependency Treatment and Programming
- Knowledge of associated mental/emotional dysfunction and behavior disorders.
- Adheres to Facility Policies and Procedures.
- Adheres to Texas Nurse Practice Act.
- Demonstrate good interpersonal relationship skills with patients and staff members.
- Performs assigned duties and responsibilities in a timely manner.
- Possesses the ability to control problem situations in a calm and directive manner.
- Possesses the ability to establish and maintain a rapport with the patients.
- Possesses the ability to motivate, confront, and self-disclose in an appropriate manner.
- Demonstrates warmth, realness and empathy.
- Demonstrated willingness to upgrade knowledge and skills through continued education and training maintaining a high level of personal and professional growth on an on-going basis.
