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Northpoint Recovery

Registered Nurse

Nursing & Frontline Patient CareConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeLoveland, CO, USA

About the Job

Requirements

  • Hold a current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state where services are rendered.
  • Be at least 21 years of age.
  • Maintain current certification in CPR, First Aid, and AED from a nationally accredited organization.
  • Have knowledge of computers and electronic medical record systems; KIPU is preferred.
  • Maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
  • Have the ability to work with a diverse population and the interpersonal skills and knowledge required to treat patients in the assigned specialty.
  • Demonstrate the ability to maintain strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients.
  • Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.

Responsibilities

  • Provide and oversee medical services for a caseload of patients, acting as medical treatment plan coordinator for the multidisciplinary team's development and implementation of each patient's master treatment plan and discharge plan.
  • Communicate with support staff, treatment teams, providers, and outside agencies about treatment and safety issues concerning patients and their family members.
  • Complete documentation associated with nursing duties professionally and on time, following established patient care protocols, standards, and procedures.
  • Interact routinely with patients, observe their behaviors, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team as needed.
  • Administer medications to patients and provide medication education.
  • Use de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain the safety of patients and others in care.
  • Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge plans to patients, families, and others to support treatment.
  • Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team on treatment plans and discharge planning to support quality patient care.
  • Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment and report repair and maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
  • Admit and discharge patients.
  • Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document findings in patient records.
  • Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and scope of licensure.
  • Monitor patients continuously to assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
  • Document medical assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, rounds, and other treatment-planning items in a timely manner to support comprehensive, quality patient care.
  • Participate actively on the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers.
  • Maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times.
  • Oversee and participate in facility quality assurance and compliance activities.
  • Provide medical updates to utilization review and managed-care representatives to coordinate reimbursement for treatment services.
  • Follow company policies and procedures.
  • Maintain confidentiality according to established policies, procedures, and standards of care.
  • Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.
  • Comply with all HIPAA procedures and guidelines when accessing protected health information.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of the KIPU electronic medical record system.
  • Have strong organizational abilities.
  • Have strong written and oral communication skills.
  • Demonstrate attention to detail and accuracy.
  • Be oriented toward patient service, both internally and externally.
  • Demonstrate creative and persistent problem-solving.
  • Handle confidential material reliably.
  • Communicate and interact with individuals at all organizational levels.
  • Have strong interpersonal skills for handling sensitive situations and confidential information.
  • Multitask and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
  • Demonstrate proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

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