RN Charge Nurse: Nights

Job Description

CHARGE NURSE (RN): Full-Time 12hr Shift (Nights)

At Valley Hope of Parker, the work of every team member matters. The work we do every day saves lives and builds hope for the future.

Valley Hope of Parker, located just outside of Denver, has been serving the people of Colorado with residential drug and alcohol addiction treatment services since 1989.

Our work is mission-driven, supported by a strong culture of teamwork and a compassionate environment that is the foundation of the Valley Hope organization.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Associate’s degree in nursing

Licensed as a Registered Nurse to practice in the state of employment.

Four (4) plus years of clinical nursing care work experience.

Four (4) plus years of progressive work and relevant industry experience including one (1) plus years of charge-nurse experience.

Work experience in substance abuse treatment industry is preferred.

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) and/or Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certifications

COMPENSTATION AND BENEFITS:

Valley Hope offers competitive wages, generous shift differentials, meaningful work and a highly competitive benefits package that includes:

Compensation:

Starting pay ranges from $45 - $49/hr based on experience and education

Shift Differentials:

Night: $5.00

Weekend Night: $5.50

Benefits:

Affordable health, dental, and vision insurance

Tuition Assistance

Student Loan Repayment

Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer

8 Paid Holidays (Including 1 Personal Holiday)

PTO – Up to 27 Days per year based on years of service

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Retirement Plan with employer match

Health Saving and Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

And much more!

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides support as needed to the Nursing Director in day-to-day supervision of the nursing staff to ensure that activities are carried out in accordance with Valley Hope’s operating policies, procedures, and standards.

Assists with the supervision of nursing staff to help ensure appropriate nursing staff continues to be maintained 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, with particular focus on the evening shift.

Assists the Nursing Director in supervising nursing staff including orientation and training, monitoring the quality of treatment documents, providing support during the annual review/goal setting process, as well as providing routine performance feedback and mentoring in support of staff development.

Provides support to the Nursing Director as needed for medical care including case management and inpatient medical care treatment services.

Provides assistance as needed to ensure proper and adequate treatment provided during emergencies; follows established policies and procedures for all medical emergencies (i.e., convulsions, suicides, Delirium Tremens, etc.)

Participates in facility performance improvement activities with an emphasis on medical services and improving nursing care quality. Collaborates with facility management staff to identify and implement improvement activities across the facility.

Assists with the security, control, and administration of drugs, medications, treatments, and tests as allowed by law.

Assists the Nursing Director in building the skills and competencies of the nursing staff as needed to meet minimum requirements as specified by customary standards of nursing practice, external accrediting agency guidelines, and internal organizational guidelines.

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