Registered Nurse

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Drug test

• Criminal Background check – over two years since prior conviction

• TB skin test: Must have a test or provide proof of one within the past year.

• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and current automobile insurance.

• Required: Registered Nurse Certification.

• CPR certification through the American Heart Association.

Position Summary: Responsible for medically assessing clients upon intake in the agency office. Special level of skill required for the treatment and care of substance use disorder clients. Part of this position will be to evaluate the needs of potential and current clients as well as administer treatments and therapies under the direction of Agency Physician or Psychiatrists. Supervise and create work schedules for staff of LPNs.

Skill Sets:

• Good judgment, decision making and problem-solving skills

• Time management and ability to handle multiple projects and prioritize

• Quickly learn new nursing methods and understand equipment and applications

• Knowledge of local medical care regulations

• Computer skills

• Clinical skills

• Infection control

• Psychological knowledge

• Administer medication, medical teamwork, listening, verbal communication, health promotion and maintenance.