Nurse Administrator
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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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