Nurse - Substance Abuse Treatment - Pawtucket

Description

Zinnia Health is a fast-growing integrated healthcare company. We value our employees and care for our clients. Do you have unique talents that you would like to share with others? We would love to have you join our team!

• Competitive Pay
• Career Development
• Competitive Benefits & 401k
• Values: Integrity, Teamplay, 1% Better Each Day

As a Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) in a Substance Abuse Treatment Facility, you will play a crucial role in assisting individuals on their journey to recovery from substance abuse. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in providing nursing care, medication management, and support to individuals undergoing substance abuse treatment.

Schedule/Hours/Location:

Total - 4 Open Positions / All positions are 12-hour shifts 

• Sunday through Tuesday - 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Days)
• Sunday through Tuesday - 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Nights)
• Thursday through Saturday - 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Days)
• Thursday through Saturday - 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. (Nights)

 
Responsibilities:

• Administer nursing care in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Conduct health assessments and monitor the physical and mental well-being of clients.
• Administer medications and monitor their effectiveness.
• Collaborate with healthcare professionals to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Educate clients on health promotion, prevention, and treatment options.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records.
• Provide support and guidance to clients throughout the recovery process.

Environmental/Physical Requirements:

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential   duties and responsibilities of this position. Reasonable accommodations may   be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.
• Regularly required: to sit, use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms, and talk or   hear.
• Occasionally required: to stand, walk, stoop, kneel or crouch and lift and/or move up to 10 pounds
• Exposure to clients infected with Hepatitis B, HIV, TB, or other Infectious Diseases.

Requirements / Qualifications:

• Valid RN or LPN license issued from State.  
• Valid Basic Life Support (BLS)/ Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR)/ First Aid (FA) certification.
• Previous experience in a substance abuse treatment facility is preferred.
• Knowledge of addiction medicine and treatment protocols.
• Strong clinical and assessment skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.

Minimum of 3 years of lived experience with substance use and/or mental health disorders for self, family member, or loved one, and the ability to appropriately share experience with clients. Someone who views clients’ needs with a high priority and who would be a strong advocate for them with other treatment providers. Someone who espouses a strong desire to help others.  

 
Additional Information Regarding Job Duties and Job Descriptions 

Zinnia Health reserves the right, at any time, with or without notice, to modify or change job responsibilities, reassign, or transfer job position or assign additional job responsibilities, subject to applicable law. Zinnia Health shall provide reasonable accommodations of known disabilities to enable a qualified applicant or employee to apply for employment, perform the essential   functions of the job, or enjoy the benefits and privileges of employment, as required by the law.