Nurse (RN or LVN) - Residential and PHP centers

Innova Recovery Center emphasizes trauma-informed care and is a leading trauma treatment center in the U.S.  Our clinical staff offer therapeutic services in person and through telehealth to adults and adolescents. Innova Recovery provides outpatient treatment, intensive outpatient groups, partial hospitalization program, and residential treatment for trauma. Innova Recovery Center has always positioned itself to be a trailblazer, as it was the first telehealth I.O.P. in the state of Texas in 2016. Clinicians provide a wide range of empirically validated trauma therapy including E.M.D.R., D.B.T., and C.P.T.  Innova Recovery team members serve a diverse population and participate on inter-disciplinary and multi-disciplinary teams to provide comprehensive care for clients that meet or exceed governing standards of treatment for licensing directives, medical care, administrative, and The Joint Commission.

Job Description:

Nurse - Residential and Partial Hospitalization Program Centers

Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Duties include, but are not limited to:

• Coordinate and provide Psychiatric and medical support for separated treatment centers


• Coordinate initial and follow up psychiatric evaluations


• Collaborate with psychiatric team to ensure clients receive appropriate medical/psychiatric services upon admission and as needed 


• Communicating to psychiatric team to address client concerns Complete Nursing Assessment, Update medication orders, 


• Call in medications to pharmacy


• Communicate medication changes to staff 


• Manage and execute Medication Administration 


• Train/evaluate/audit medication pass/policy/procedures upon hire/as needed/ annually 


• Conducting Medical Audits as required weekly and monthly


• Train and ensure medical standards compliance 
  


• Maintain medication room in safe, neat, orderly manner


• Document and oversee documentation of medical requirements


• Oversee drug destruction process 


• Keep accurate medication records, entering new medication orders/medication changes 


• Completing daily/weekly/monthly audits for compliance purposes


• Participates with the multi-disciplinary team


• Oversee Urinalysis Program for safety compliance


• Attend daily, weekly, and monthly meetings


• Assist with preparation for client discharges (medications, refills, psychiatric care, etc.)


• Participate in an on-call rotation. Be available to take after-hours calls in the event of an emergency or urgent situation.


• Oversee infection control program--tracking/trending infections and providing a monthly infection control log to supervisor. Ensure infection control policies and procedures are followed in the event of an outbreak.


• Provide first aid to clients as needed. Provide vital checks to clients as needed.


• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor

Competencies:

• Positive attitude


• Critical thinking


• Problem solver


• Strong organizational skills and initiative


• Detail oriented


• Able to be flexible


• Clear/kind communicator
  


• Strong Ethics and Professionalism

Minimum Qualifications:

• Valid State of Texas nursing license (unencumbered or restricted)


• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Vocational Nursing (LVN)


• 2 years of experience (preferred) 


• Experience working in a mental health-related field (preferred) 


• Current C.P.R. and other certifications as needed
  

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Plans


• Paid Holidays


• Paid Time Off (PTO)


• 401(K) with matching


• Bereavement Leave


• Tuition Reimbursement


• Employee Referral Program

Innova Recovery Center, as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. Innova Recovery Center is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.