Wood Violet Recovery – an affiliate of Sunshine Behavioral Health - is a residential substance use treatment program. We’re located in Dodgeville, Wisconsin - approximately 45 minutes from Madison.
Our core values of passion, integrity, dedication, and service drive our goal of helping every person’s addiction story end with a sobriety that is sustainable.
We’re looking for a Registered Nurse to provide quality medical care within Wood Violet Recovery’s Detoxification and Residential Programs.
- You will perform direct services to clients including medication administration, education of prescribed medications, and processing of labs, and execute initial detox treatment plans under the supervision of the Director of Nursing.
- You will report on a variety of functions including safety, quality improvement needs, and compliance standards of daily client care.
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Initial Detox treatment plan generation and discharge planning instructions.
- Adherence to facility policy and procedures, as well as State and Federal laws.
- Consult with the physician regarding patient health care plans and treatment.
- Participate in diagnostic test orders to help providers identify and assess the patient’s clinical problems and health care needs.
- Comply with medical records policies regarding the complete and accurate documentation of patient care. Initiates and maintains required records and legal documents.
- Educates patients about health and illness’ and promotes health maintenance
- Collaborates with the clinical team regarding the patient’s treatment, health and illness prevention.
- Maintain and review patient records, charts and other pertinent information.
- Administers medications, provides vaccinations, and renders treatment to clients.
- Communicates with providers, RN’s, LPN’s, and medical professionals ensuring a continuum of care for each client.
- Respond to inquiries, concerns, and complaints from clients and their family/significant others as needed.
- Oversee and maintain the tracking of medical supplies and inventory.
- Observe and record client behavior as needed or directed.
- Conduct nurse-to-nurse communications with hospitals in the event a client is sent out, ensuring all discharge paperwork is received upon arrival back to the facility.
- Diagnose disease by analyzing patient’s symptoms and taking required actions for his/her recovery.
- Maintain reports of patients’ medical histories, and monitoring changes in their condition.
- Guide and direct LPN’s in more complex situations.
- Other duties as assigned.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
To be an RN at Wood Violet Recovery, you should have:
- A basic knowledge of administrative functions including, interpersonal communications, office etiquette, and computer skills.
- Advanced knowledge of psychiatric education and treatment of the chemically dependent population.
- Strong, clinically ethical standards.
- An intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office suite applications including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint.
- Knowledge of dual diagnosis treatment practices including
- Advanced knowledge of HIPAA regulations and CFR 42 requirements.
- A basic understanding of report generation, and data interpretation.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-5 Years of nursing experience, preferably in the chemically dependent population.
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
- Valid registered nursing license in the state of Wisconsin.
- Ability to explain treatment and conditions to clients of all ages.
- Working knowledge of healthcare laws and regulations.
- Utilization Review experience is a plus.
- Experience working with medical records is a plus.
Wood Violet Recovery is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind.