Gateway Foundation is a recognized non-profit leader in evidence-based treatment proven to get results. Our experts in Addiction Medicine—including highly educated clinical and medical professionals and expert psychiatrists and nurses—deliver care that never stops.
Why join us?
- To deliver high-quality clinical services with a top-notch curriculum and data-proven results
- Provide essential services to underserved populations
- Enjoy a supportive culture that provides teamwork, diversity, professional growth, and work-life balance
- Receive a $1,000 bonus for each successful hire referred
- Benefit from Tuition Reimbursement and Advanced Education Assistance Programs (EAP)
- Secure your future with a 403(b) Retirement Plan that includes a company match.
- Work for an employer qualified for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
- Gateway also assists with covering the cost of obtaining and maintaining credentials for career advancement, including for CEUs!
CHARGE NURSE JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Distributes workflow in the department, and delegates and prioritizes assignments to nursing staff in accordance with their level of training and client’s acuity. Develops and posts shift schedules.
- Organizes and assists with staff meetings.
- Coordinates client care and implementation of treatment plans by nursing staff.
- Assists with health screening and assessment of clients’ condition and aids in planning and administering client care.
- Checks for completeness and accuracy of patient care plans to ensure adherence to accepted standards.
- Evaluate the client's behavior and/or condition to update/revise the plan of care and inform physicians of any changes in clients’ status and medication changes.
- Monitors client plan of care and evaluates client's conditions. Detects any issues that could result in injuries or other difficulties for clients or staff members and guides nursing staff through appropriate course of action
- Reviews client records and audits client medical charts, EMAR, and physician order transcriptions to ensure contractual and local, state, and federal regulations compliance.
- Train, develop, monitor, and evaluate the performance of nursing staff: participate in staff evaluation reviews.
- Provides input regarding individual employee evaluations, suggests competency reviews, and advises on training to educate nursing staff.
- Utilizes formal and informal venues, including peer consultation, mentorship, preceptor programs, unit conferences, case studies, patient rounds, and in-service programs to educate staff.
- Contributes to the development and implementation of procedures and processes related to client care. Assists with the establishment of criteria for client care in the quality improvement plan.
- Provides patient/family education: explains discharge instructions and hands out appropriate information sheets.
- Monitors site medical equipment and inventory. Initiates repairs, and orders medical supplies and medication.
- Performs other duties as assigned, including emphasis on providing direct client care.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
- An associate degree is required. Bachelor's degree in Nursing or health-related field preferred
- Current Registered Nurse license as required by the State
- Three to five (3-5) years of progressively responsible nursing experience, preferably including some supervisory experience and at least 1 year of experience in psychiatric and/or substance abuse field
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
- Comprehensive knowledge of theories, principles, and concepts of nursing and nursing principles in order to plan, evaluate, and provide expertise in the development, implementation, and management of an effective nursing program
- Working knowledge of JCAHO requirements and standards
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- High analytical and problem-solving skills; attention to detail
- Strong organizational skills
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Ability to quickly and accurately assess clients’ conditions
- Ability to efficiently handle emergencies and remain calm in stressful situations
- A caring and sympathetic demeanor
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally.
- Ability to speak in order to conduct training sessions, exchange information, and consult with others
- Ability to record and proofread required information and documentation
- Ability to respond to telephones and pages, and hear speech
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $34.00 - $50.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Standard shift:
Application Question(s):
- This is an overnight position. Are you able to work from 11:00 pm-7:30 am?
Work Location: In person