Job description

UpHealth Inc. - Powering healthcare’s digital transformation

UpHealth combines established services with a new, digital-first approach that doesn’t just adapt to today’s challenges but leapfrogs past them. We can integrate with any existing or emerging system and we already power many of the world’s largest and most trusted health institutions. We serve a U.S. & International network of 30,000 providers, 160+ Behavioral Health providers, and 2,100+ healthcare venues including hospitals, clinics, education facilities and large employers.

Summary of Responsibilities:

The staff nurse is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. The staff nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care, based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety and related criteria. Clients are monitored on a 24 – hour basis and provided with a high level of medical, dietary and therapeutic care throughout their stay.

Essential Duties:

• Completes the following documentation within 24 hours of the patient’s admission to the program:
• Nursing Admission Assessment
• Transcribes physician’s orders and implement all medical protocols as ordered
• Administers medications and monitors detoxification process
• Confers with and assists the Medical Director and APRNs
• Attends and participate in all “in-service” functions
• Assists with emergency situations and make immediate referrals
• Provides documentation which reflects services for each patient in accordance with licensure standards
• Maintains the confidential nature of all patients and facility activities
• Maintains required training & continuing Education
• Maintains standards of ethical conduct
• Complies with all Summit policies and procedures
• Meets with patients requesting to see the doctor to determine the urgency of their medical needs and expedite treatment as required
• Effectively communicates concerns about patient health to the Medical Director and APRNs and follows up as necessary
• Under the supervision of the Nursing Director, assists in educating patients about health problems and medical care
• Facilitates medication education for new patients and for all other patients starting new medications
• Meets with therapists to provide information about patient medical problems
• Assists the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning
• Takes verbal orders from the Medical Director and/or APRNs, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally
• Communicate patient needs to the clinical team and/or operations team as needed

Necessary Qualification:

• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a psychiatric or substance abuse health-care facility treating co-occurring, mentally ill, or chemically dependent patients, with understanding of co-occurring disorders.
• Current Florida State Registered Nurse License
• Current CPR Certification
• Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients.
• Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side-effects.
• Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.
• Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
• Must be available and able to work during a disaster situation such as a Hurricane.

Minimum Qualifications:

• All employees may be required to work before, during and/or immediately after a natural or man-made disaster

UpHealth Core Values

• Trustworthy
• Accountable
• Integrity
• Respect
• Leadership

An Equal Opportunity Employer-M/F/D/V

Drug-Free Workplace

The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description is not intended, and should not be construed, to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with this job. Other functions may be assigned and management retains the right to add or change the duties at any time.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $27.00 - $34.00 per hour

Physical setting:

• Rehabilitation center

Standard shift:

• Overnight shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ocala, FL 34470: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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