PER DIEM/Part time AVAILABILITY
Why Join Us?
Banyan Treatment Centers stands as a nationally recognized leader in addiction and mental health care, boasting a comprehensive continuum of care and holding the esteemed Joint Commission Accreditation (Gold Seal of Approval). From our inception, we've evolved into an authority and innovator in addiction care and mental health treatment, extending our services across 18 locations and providing Telehealth options throughout the United States.
Our collective mission is straightforward yet powerful: to liberate individuals from the shackles of addiction. With a team representing diverse backgrounds, many of whom have firsthand experience with addiction, we resonate with the very community we serve. Leveraging our expansive team of dedicated professionals and a well-established infrastructure, we deliver personalized treatment to support everyone who seeks our assistance.
The banyan tree flourishes when supported by others, thriving for centuries. At Banyan Treatment Centers, we foster an environment that promotes growth for both our clients and professionals alike.
Fast-paced, collaborative work environment with room for feedback and creative input.
Weekly Pay-Cycle- pay day is every Friday!
CPR Training
Continuing Education Units for license renewal.
Internal promotional opportunities
Annual merit increases
Employee Assistance and Referral Programs
Comprehensive benefits for full-time employees:
Medical, Vision and Dental Insurance
Whole and Term Life Insurance
Short and Long-term disability Insurance
401(k) Benefit with Employer Match
Paid Time Off
7 Paid Holidays, inclusive of a floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
Job Duties:
Meets with therapists to provide information about patient medical problems
Assists the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning
Takes verbal orders from the Medical Director, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally
Administers medications when patients are unable to do so themselves
Provides routine nursing care under the supervision of the Medical Director/ Director of Nursing
Oversee Infection Control surveillance.
Facilitate Medical Groups as directed by Clinical Director / Director of Nursing.
Participate in regular department meetings and staff meetings.
Encourage efficient utilization of supplies and equipment to prevent waste.
Maintains effective communication between outside medical services and the facility
Completes all tasks with concern for work quality.
Demonstrates ability to work with Substance Abuse clients.
Demonstrates ability to accurately perform blood pressure reading on patient and report findings to nursing staff.
Demonstrates ability to accurately take patients pulse and report findings to nursing staff.
Demonstrates ability to have an understanding of normal as well as abnormal vital signs.
Demonstrates ability to complete UDS on patient according to company policy.
Demonstrates ability to test for pregnancy according to company policy.
Demonstrates adherence to accepted ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
Qualifications and Requirements:
Holds a current license as Registered Nurse or Licensed Practical Nurse in the state of facility and maintains current licensure per state requirements
Is a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
Has nursing experience of at least 1 year, preferably with some experience in treatment of chemical dependency preferred.
Abilities/Competencies:
Knowledge of principles and practices of the discipline.
Adheres to: Healthcare Code of Ethics
Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards
Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding:
Client Confidentiality
Drug-Free Workplace
Corporate Integrity & Compliance
Demonstrate Competencies in assessing:
Mental Health
Trauma – Abuse – Neglect – Exploitation
Suicide - Homicide
Skills:
The ideal candidate will possess the ability to establish a therapeutic relationship with patients and their families, display good listening and observation skills, exhibit skills sufficient to adequately gather and record patient data specific to current and past medical status, and form objective impression of signs, symptoms and patient complaints and their implications concerning treatment planning. Additionally, candidate will exhibit the ability to be empathetic and understanding of patient needs. Ability to accurately document in EMR required.
Education
Preferred
Associates or better in Nursing
Behaviors
Preferred
Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred
Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Job Type: Part-time
