Are you interested in a fulfilling career within the addiction and recovery industry? Do you long to positively impact the lives of others? If so, we have good news! Knoxville Recovery Center is looking for Nurses to join our team!
Position Overview:
As a nurse at Knoxville Recovery Center, you will be responsible for ensuring the client's optimal comfort and safety. This is done via vital assessments, medical record analysis, medication management, and efficient fulfillment of client needs. Overall, our focus is on providing excellent care while maintaining a fun, calming environment for clients and staff alike. We are looking for someone who is compassionate, dedicated, and eager to grow! Knoxville Recovery Center is a client and family centered organization. We are passionate about helping others achieve freedom from drugs and alcohol and we are hoping you are too!
Key Responsibilities:
Emphasize preventative care and disease management.
Facilitate COWS, CIWA, vital assessments every four hours for clients.
Quickly respond in the case of a medical emergency.
Document Nursing progress notes on every shift.
Complete intake nursing assessments.
Administer medication including those for detox protocols, psychiatric care, and medical conditions.
Facilitate medical orders.
Interpret Urinalysis results and provide reports for client's medical records.
Respond to all duties in a clinically appropriate and timely manner.
Benefits:- Health, Dental and Vision insurance
- Paid time off 401(k) matching
- Flexible Schedule
- Shift Differential Pay for nights/weekends
- Professional Development and Continuing Education opportunities
- Physical setting:
- One Location (Knoxville Recovery Center)
- Medically assisted Detox Facility
- Inpatient Residential Facility
Health Care Alliance North America does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnic origin, ancestry, age, religion or creed, disability, sex or gender, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local law.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Licensed Registered Nurse in the state of TN.BLS Certification
Skills:- Ability to undertake a variety of diverse care tasks and work in a multidisciplinary team
- Familiarity with hospital health, safety and sanitation standards and procedures
- Understanding of confidentiality obligations and nursing best practices
- Excellent knowledge of medical and hospital terminology
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Compassionate, Caring and Professional
