Job Description

RN/ LPN/ NURSE

BriteLife Recovery is a comprehensive substance abuse treatment facility similarly designed to existing high-end facilities yet is affordable enough for Middle America. The protocol is a unique opportunity for recovery and lifestyle change with a proven mind, body, and spirit approach, experiential and customized to each patient’s needs. We will provide all this without the pitfalls of metropolitan areas and ease of access to narcotics or any mind-altering substances. This is the first site to offer a co-morbidity approach, blended with both proven 12 step and non 12 step intense therapy protocols to treatment. Utilizing the medical model and focusing on a truly medical/therapeutic approach to living with addiction and alcoholism. BriteLife will be the leader in the industry and will set a new standard for treatment and medical protocols at a higher level of client care than previously approached.

JOB SUMMARY

The Nurse is responsible for promoting a safe and therapeutic environment for clients all clients of BriteLife Recovery. At BriteLife Recovery, we offer a unique opportunity for nurses to maintain their therapuetic relationships with their pateints without the chaos and unsafe staffing ratios that are common in the hospital setting. There are no bedpans, IVs, or bed alarms and all clients perform their own ADLs.

DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITIES, & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assists clinical team with the Admissions process;
• Administers medications, treatments and procedures according to standard nursing practices and applicable facility policies;
• Carries out a plan of care and medication orders from Physicians and Nurse Practitioners; 
• Educates clients regarding potential side effects of medications and observes for side effects;
• Monitors clients for substance misuse related withdrawal symptoms;
• Maintains electronic health records (EHR);
• Provides crisis management (often involving intoxicated clients);
• Positively promotes BriteLife Recovery to prospective clients and employees.
• Maintain resident’s confidentiality and privacy.
• Assure quality of care by adhering to DHEC standards of practice and facility standards of care.
• Assist with solving resident’s problems by working with the interdisciplinary team.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Current LPN or RN license in good standing in South Carolina.
• Experience with documentation and data entry within an EHR 
• Experience working with alcohol or substance use treatment preferred.
• Demonstrated computer proficiency.

COMPETENCIES -- KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• Ability to communicate effectively, both in writing and verbally.
• Demonstrated customer service skills and ability to interact with staff and clients in a professional manner.
• Ability to assess needs and deliver nursing services to individuals detoxifying from substance use.
• Ability to screen for psychoactive substance toxicity, intoxication, and withdrawal symptoms.
• Ability to screen for danger to self or others.
• Ability to analyze and interpret data to determine nursing recommendations and priorities.
• Demonstrated adherence to acceptable ethical and behavioral standards of conduct.
• Participation in continuing Professional Development.
• Understanding of the benefits and limitations of toxicology testing procedures.
• Knowledge of strategies for treating alcohol, cocaine, and other drug use.
• Knowledge of medication-assisted therapy.
• Ability to provide education and information to individuals and groups, through formal and/or informal processes, concerning their substance use.
• Demonstrated knowledge of accepted principles of client record management.

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Shift differential
• The opportunity to make a positive impact not only in our clients' lives, but in the recovery community as well.
• Solid Staff Development Program
• Independence, responsibility and an opportunity to be a change agent in the recovery community. 
• Great working environment
• Growth opportunities 
• And more

RN (Registered Nurse - $33/hr with shift differential)( LPN - $29/hr with Shift differential )

EEO Statement

All BLR subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. BLR subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.

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