Since 1956, Guest House has offered hope and healing for men and women religious suffering from addiction.
A curated collection of materials, videos, and other resources that promote understanding of addiction and related behavioral health needs.
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A curated collection of materials, videos, and other resources that promote understanding of addiction and related behavioral health needs.
Workshops, retreats, and special events provide our clients and the larger religious community an avenue for learning, fellowship, and ongoing support for those in recovery.
Guest House is always there. We stay connected through prayer, retreats, and other resources.
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Job description
Registered Nurse Positions
Guest House is looking for two Registered Nurses to join our team. Please review the job description and forward resume to:
cvario@guesthouse.org
Reports to:
Director of Nursing Services
Department:
Treatment Centers
POSITION SUMMARY:
In collaboration with the Medical Director, Clinical Director, Nursing Director and multidisciplinary team members, provide nursing care to clients. Promotes and restores the client’s health by completing nursing processes.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Client health services – assure clients are capable of participation in the program and have the services and knowledge needed to improve their health.
- Assess health status of new admissions by means of client interview and review of previous medical records.
- Establish client treatment plan within 24 hours of admission.
- Review and complete confidentiality forms, releases, etc., with client.
- Ensure that the Medical Director is notified of a new admission and medications are handled per program procedures.
- Develop healthcare plan addressing client’s current issues.
- Ensure that the Medical Director’s orders are carried out for additional testing and treatment.
- Obtain specimens to be sent to the laboratory for assessment purposes.
- Administer medications to clients with direction from Medical Director and in accordance with program procedures.
- Maintain accurate client data and progress notes in the electronic medical record.
- Attend clinical and support staff meetings where client health issues are reported.
- Monitor clients for adherence to dietary and exercise plans.
- Verify that client aftercare health needs are assessed prior to discharge. Recommendations and instructions are included in the aftercare plan and in the discharge summary.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Current State of MI RN license. Minimum of two (2) years successful experience as a registered nurse, preferably in a CARF accredited facility. Current CPR/AED Certification. Familiarity with medical software and equipment. Experience in chemical dependency and addiction treatment preferred. Ability to build rapport with clients. Strong problem solving and critical thinking skills.
COMPETENCIES:
Professional Practice – Professional, legal and ethical responsibilities which require demonstration of a satisfactory knowledge base, accountability for practice, functioning in accordance with legislation affecting nursing and health care, and the protection of individual and group rights.
Critical Thinking and Analysis – Self-appraisal, professional development, and the value of evidence and research for practice. Reflecting on practice, feelings, and beliefs and the consequences of these on individuals and/or groups.
Provision and Coordination of Care – Coordination, organization and provision of nursing care that includes the assessment of individuals/groups, planning, implementation and evaluation of care.
Collaborative and Therapeutic Practice – Establishing, sustaining and concluding professional relationships with individuals/groups. Understanding contribution to the interdisciplinary health care team.
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If interested, please complete the form and submit a resume and cover letter. We will contact ideal candidates after submission.
