Nurse - Full Time Evening Shift- Willow Grove

Job Details Level Entry Job Location Willow Grove - Willow Grove, PA Remote Type N/A Position Type Full Time Education Level 2 Year Degree Salary Range Undisclosed Travel Percentage None Job Shift Day Job Category Nurse Description Malvern Treatment Centers is seeking a Full-Time Nurse to join our team at our Willow Grove location! The candidate will be scheduled to work evening shifts during the week. The position is benefit eligible offering shift differentials and a competitive salary with a comprehensive benefits package including medical insurance, paid time off and a 401K with company match. Position Summary: Organizes and administers individualized, professional patient care. Provides nursing care as directed by the Nurse Manager and medical staff in accordance with the multidisciplinary treatment plan objectives, policies, and procedures of Malvern Treatment Centers and the Nurse Practice Act. Summary of Essential Position Functions: Promotes the safety/health and well-being of patients. Identifies and provides written assessment of patients on admission and throughout treatment. Documents current needs/problems and past medical, psychiatric, drug and alcohol history. Assessment addresses bio-psychosocial needs. Completes a multi-disciplinary assessment when needed. Documents in electronic record as directed. Identifies and evaluates patients' learning needs, ability and readiness to learn. Documents appropriately. Ensures that they are addressed during treatment. Formulates and utilizes a written nursing care plan, based on diagnosis, special patient outcomes, and appropriate nursing measures. Integrates plan with multidisciplinary team and patient, including medical problems, medication, diet, and self care needs. Demonstrates appropriate application of nursing skills during detoxification by assessing the patient's needs for medication based on withdrawal symptoms as ordered by the physician. Administers and accounts for of medications and controlled drugs in the appropriate place. Orders new medications and replaces stock medications. Provides for patient safety through preventative measures. Implements fire safety, infection control and isolation procedures when appropriate, including disposal of hazardous waste. Responds to and directs emergency situations as necessary. Oversees and assists in providing instruction for patients, including explanation of procedures, treatments, medications. Provides educational literature to patients and meets with them individually. Responds to and implements special precautions/interventions for suicidal, homicidal, or aggressive patients until patient can be transferred. Provides instruction for patients, including explanations of procedures, treatments, medications and documents learning. Assesses, evaluates and revises the written plan of care, ensuring identification of problems as well as patient response to interventions. Delegates duties to staff members appropriately after assessing patients' needs and varying skill level of staff members. Obtains and transcribes physician orders in an accurate and timely fashion. Carries them out in a timely manner. Participates in continuing education to reach professional growth objectives, including performing nursing audits, peer reviews and participating in committees. Acts as a resource person regarding patient care, specialty areas (setting up consults, calling for study results). Follows all infection control practices. Prepares and certifies the accuracy of the midnight census. Benefits This position is a full time, benefit eligible position. Benefits offered include, but not limited to: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Paid Time Off 401K plan with company match Free Meal (On Site) Qualifications Qualifications : To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. This position requires individuals that are client focused; team oriented; great interpersonal and communication skills; flexible to sudden changes in workload, emergency or staffing; dependable; problem solving skills; focused on compliance and performance quality. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may Education and/or Experience : Current licensure as a nurse in PA. Clinical experience in the treatment of addiction is preferred. Current CPR certification. Knowledge of Bureau of Drug and Alcohol Program and Commission of Accreditation for Rehabilitation Facilities standards. Technical/Computer Skills : Ability to work in a supportive, caring and non-judgmental manner with staff and patients in order to gain confidence and cooperation with patients Ability to care plan and identify appropriate nursing interventions. Microsoft Office Proficient. EMR experience preferred. Work Environment and Hazards : No hazardous conditions. Protected from weather conditions. Risk of exposure to communicable diseases. Possible exposure to intoxicated, disruptive and agitated patients. Emergency Classification : Essential Personnel Physical Requirements : Light work - lifting 25 lbs maximum. Involves sitting and a certain amount of walking and standing occasionally to carry out job functions. Travel Required : No *Malvern Health, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.*

Created: 2024-11-02