Charge Nurse - Nights

RI International

Red Deer

CAD 60,000 - 80,000

Job description

RI International is the leader in Peer-Powered Support to those in crisis for mental health and substance use.

Our Mission is to empower people to recover, succeed in accomplishing their goals, find meaning and purpose in life, and reconnect with themselves and others.

Our Vision is to activate the next generation of frame-breaking healthcare innovation to support people beyond their behavioral health needs and succeed in the community where they live, work, and play.

Job Type

Full-Time: Non-Exempt

Shift

Night / Monday-Friday (must work one Saturday and one Sunday a month)

Shift Hours

7:00pm - 4:00am

Specialties / Licenses or Certifications

Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse. Valid and current state-specific RN license.

Work Setting

Crisis

Salary/Hourly Wage

$41.00 - $44.00/hour

Sign-on Bonus

$12,000

Our Position

The Charge Nurse position oversees the medical, psychiatric, substance abuse and nursing care of individuals served. The Charge Nurse position also oversees unit staff in clinical matters including Registered Nurses, Behavioral Health Technicians, Peer Support Specialists and Milieu Specialists.

Your Rewards

Nine (9) company-paid Holidays (Full-Time Only)
Paid-Time Off; Accrued bi-weekly (Full-Time Only)
Company-Paid group life insurance (Full-Time Only)
Medical, Dental, and Vision plans start the 1st of the month following your start date (Full-Time Only)
Retirement Plans with Company match including 401k and Roth
Employee Assistance Programs (Full-Time Only)

Your Responsibilities

Supervises the nursing services for designated shift including patient assignments and safety in the facility.
Assists leadership with assuring that the delivery of nursing care meets licensing regulations and accreditation standards.
Maintains medical and nursing supplies and equipment and monitors the safety and effectiveness of equipment.
Ensures completion of designated assessments of all individuals brought to the facility, develops plans and recovery solutions in partnership with the individual.
Provides treatment and makes dispositions and referrals in consultation with the team.
Supervises and/or provides nursing treatment and monitoring.
Administers medication as required by protocol.
Supervises special diet requirements as needed.
Initiates and/or ensures appropriate response to all medical emergencies in accordance with medical protocol and policy.
Completes clinical documentation as required.
Understands and adheres to RI International compliance standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest Policies.
Keeps abreast of all federal and state regulations and laws and all RI International policies as they presently exist and as they change or are modified.
Performs other related duties assigned.

Our Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties.

Valid and current state-specific RN license.
Must be able to pass de-escalation training, as defined by state requirements.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to pay close attention to detail.
Ability to problem solve.
Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
Effective listening skills.
Excellent documentation skills.
Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting.
Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality (HIPAA guidelines and regulations) and professionalism.
We are a Second-Chance Employer.

Must be able to pass a seven-year background check.
Must be able to pass substance abuse testing and/or tuberculous testing (if applicable).
Must be able to pass education verification check.
Must be able to pass three-year motor vehicle report and meet minimum eligibility requirements criteria of insurance carrier (if driving is required for this position).

Driving Requirements

If driving is required for this position, must meet all requirements outlined in RI International driving policy.
If not qualified to drive per driving policy, a Non-Driver Attestation form must be signed.

Physical Demands

May include work close to the eyes and substantial motions of the wrist, hands, and/or fingers. Frequent sitting, standing, walking, handling, finger dexterity; eye-hand-foot coordination, use of corrected vision; color vision; use of auditory senses. May be required to lift up to twenty (20) pounds.

Work Environment

May work in an office environment or behavioral health facility. May have contact with individuals who are agitated and/or confused. Work may include travel throughout the geographic region.