Registered Nurses perform a wide variety of job duties during their shifts, caring for and educating patients about their conditions, as well as establishing trust and building rapport with patients. The RN is responsible for being part of the Medical Team as well as helping to facilitate the flow of the Medical Department and Medication Administration Program.

• Ability to administer prescribed medication and medical treatments and following standard nursing procedures
• Ability to assess and monitor physical and/or mental conditions of patients/clients
• Ability to maintain effective communication with patients, families, and members of the health care staff
• Ability to provide documentation, prepare reports and maintain patient/client records, including computer skills necessary for documentation
• Reports symptoms, reactions and progress of patient to the clinical supervisor and/or charge nurse and appropriate action has been taken
• Initiates changes to improve patient care; discusses changes with doctor when appropriate
• Ability to participate in defining, interpreting, and implementing standards, policies, and procedures which affect the delivery of nursing care services
• Ability to participate in regular in-services/training
• Other RN skills, as required

• Ability to work as a team member and have communication, organizational and interpersonal skills

• Ability to work under stressful conditions and be flexible in relation to department needs

• Knowledge of DCF and TJC standards within the Department

• Adhere to all state and federal privacy regulations, including HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2, and to policies and agreements regarding confidentiality, privacy, and security.

• Demonstrates Proficiency in Verbal and written Communication Skills

• Knowledge of State and Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality Laws

• Ability to understand and abide by the Drug Free Workplace Policies

• Ability to complete the Harassment and Discrimination training

• Knowledge of Corporate Integrity and Compliance Program

• Knowledge of current technology (KIPU)

• Knowledge of Substance Use Disorder. Can score above a 70% on the SUD Training

• Knowledge of COWS/CIWA. Can score above a 70% on the COWS/CIWA Training

• Familiar with community resources, or who in the facility to contact for community resources