Nurse Manager - Addictions Rehab Unit

Nurse Management Opportunity - Monday through Friday schedule - Day Shift!

Are you ready to join an organization where delivering high quality patient-centered care, compassion, teamwork, and integrity are the basis for how we work? At Arnot Health, we are focused on delivering high-quality, safe, cost-effective, socially responsible health care services.

Arnot Health, an integrated healthcare delivery system, is conveniently located in the Southern Tier and Finger Lakes region of New York, which is known for its charm, scenic settings, and historical significance. We offer competitive pay, benefits, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and advancement opportunities. We welcome your application.

MAIN FUNCTION:

Functions as a core member of the inpatient unit with emphasis on clinical assessment of patients for this level of care through specialized training on DSM-IV/DSM-V and ASAM criteria for substance use disorders. Interacts in a timely and professional manner with referral agencies for admission processes. Works independently within his/her scope of care in providing nursing assessment and attending to medical needs for patient admitted to the unit. Maintains daily contact with the Staff Medical Director to review necessary orders, request consultations, and update on pertinent health status of patients This position is responsible for the clinical oversight of staff LPN’s on the ARU. Completes the admission and intake process necessary for confirming diagnosis, and assessing for any medical/psychiatric condition that could not be safely treated on this unit with staffing skill mix. Provides and assists in admission assessment with the physician. Responsible for the routine nursing care of the patients and provides patient education on self-administration of medications, and any related physical condition as appropriate. This position needs to independently render nursing care in emergency situations. Reports to the Director of ARU.

EDUCATION:

• BSN preferred.
• NYS Registered Nurse license required.
• Three (3) years experience in medical/surgical area or equivalent as the Registered Nurse is required to work in an area without other nursing personnel for reference.
• Prefer psychiatric or chemical dependence assessment experience/training.
• CASAC,preferred.

EXPERIENCE:

• Experience in a related rehabilitative setting, such as physical rehab, TBI rehab unit, community nursing, etc., where educational counseling, and supportive interaction is stressed.
• Knowledge of alcoholism and chemical dependency sufficient to understand the underlying principles and how it relates to the rehabilitative treatment setting for expectation of patients, Post Acute Withdrawal symptoms and how they manifest in the patient, and the effect of medical conditions in this context to adequately care for the patient.
• Some training or background in counseling skills strongly preferred - experience in a mental health setting with good understanding of chemical dependency is desirable.
  

CARDIOPULMONARY RESUSCITATION (CPR) REQUIREMENTS:

Basic Life Support (BLS) required within 90 days of hire date and annual renewal.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Appreciable physical effort required. Some lifting, reaching and stooping. Required to be on feet much of the time.

EXPOSURE CATEGORY:

Category I. Tasks that involve exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.