29 Sep
Nurse Administrator
California, Ranchopalosverdes 00000 Ranchopalosverdes USA

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Job Details

In addition to providing regular nursing services, the Nurse Administrator will provide supervision over other nurses and have administrative duties.

He / she consults with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions are achieved, and carries out all orders received, with appropriate information sharing with the Program Director and Facility Manager.

The Nurse Administrator meets with each client daily, completes a daily assessment, and administers all prescription medication.

Responsibilities

Completing H&P upon admission for each client

Developing and initiating the Nursing Care Plan

Facilitating therapeutic groups

Providing clear and complete client documentation

Implementing Physician Orders

Availability for consultation after hours and returns telephone calls / pages within a ten-minute time frame

Administering medication as prescribed

Counting narcotics daily, logs appropriately

Meeting regularly with medical staff to discuss client treatment

Providing assessments of medical problems as needed

Performing primary first aid and determining need for physician notification

Consulting with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions

Meeting with each client, completing a daily assessment, and administering all prescription medication

Responsibility for carrying out any orders received from the physician and psychiatrist, and reporting information to the Program Director and Facility

Understanding the therapeutic process and confidentiality laws, and having strong knowledge of professional ethics

Demonstrating leadership abilities, with an ability to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds

Demonstrating tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude

This is a full-time position that will work Monday- Friday 9 to 5 and on-call as needed at one of our residential programs.

For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at centerfordiscovery.com.

RN required

Management or supervision experience is preferred

Mental health nursing experience is a plus

RN License in the State required

Must have knowledge of JCAHO & State regulatory requirements

Must have considerable knowledge of nursing principles and practice

Must demonstrate knowledge of Axis I diagnosis and symptoms

Must demonstrate knowledge of medications and their proper application and use

Able to take vital signs, provide first aid, and perform basic evaluation procedures and tests

Why Work with Us

At Center For Discovery you will have the opportunity to work closely within a team of professionals consisting of eating disorder and mental health experts, all dedicated to promoting lasting health and healing.

Clinical supervision and guidance are provided on total client care and therapeutic milieu management, as well as career growth and personal development oversight.

You will develop an individualized growth plan which will help you develop your professional skills and career objectives.

Benefits include :

Competitive compensation

Full medical, dental, and vision

Paid sick time, vacation days and paid holidays

401k with employer match (Traditional / Roth)

Life insurance and disability coverage (short-term / long-term)

Supplemental benefits including FSA, HSA, and Pet Insurance

Opportunities for additional certifications and education

Get to Know Us

Center For Discovery has a 20-year legacy of transforming lives by promoting health, healing and hope to our clients and their families.

We are a national leader in behavioral healthcare and offer world-class treatment for eating disorders, mental health and substance use conditions.

We serve adolescents and adults in both residential and outpatient settings. It is our mission to create a transformative therapeutic experience aimed at profoundly and creatively facilitating behavioral, emotional and spiritual growth.

We place a high priority on providing an environment that supports an unlimited capacity for learning, and we seek qualified individuals who share our passion for improving the lives of those we serve.

With plans for continued growth, upward job mobility makes this an ideal workplace for those who want to build a career in the behavioral health sector. Come grow with us

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