PRN - LPN or RN

Description

Gateway Rehab has a unique opportunity for a PRN RN or LPN located in our Aliquippa (Center Twp, PA) residential facility.

Responsibilities:

• Implements assessment and nursing care in accordance with program procedures established by the Medical Director and Director of Nursing.
• Effectively contributes to the throughput efficiency of the facility and executes decisive and timely assessments and dispositions.
• Oversees all aspects of the detox and rehab patient admission process, including:
  • Pre-screening of new patients for appropriateness for admission
  • Obtains physical assessment data and health history.
  • Executes medical interventions, including transcribing and administering routine and prescribed medications in accordance with procedures established by the Medical Director and Director of Nursing.
  • Records patient observations and activities in patient records accurately and timely in accordance with nursing standards and organizational policy and procedure.
  • Provides screening for TB and contagious disease.
  • Provides screening for acute medical complaints, e.g., intoxication, abscesses, change in mental status, etc., making referrals to Emergency Department when necessary.

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Must be skilled and physically able to perform medical necessary intervention when needed.

Requirements

• LPN or RN licensure
• CPR certified

Preferred Requirements:

• 2 years nursing experience
• Critical Care experience

Additional Requirements

• Pass PA Criminal Background Check
• Obtain Child Abuse and FBI Finger Printing Clearances
• Pass Drug
• TB Test
• CPR certification.

Work Conditions:

• On-site at various Gateway locations
• Able to lift upwards of 20 lbs.

GATEWAY REHAB IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER M/F/V/D