NEW GRAD Registered Nurse (RN)

About Northpoint Recovery

Northpoint Recovery Holdings, LLC began in 2009 and officially launched the Northpoint platform in 2015. Northpoint is a leading behavioral healthcare provider offering evidence-based treatment for adults with substance use and co-occurring disorders, and mental health treatment for adolescents. Northpoint Colorado has expanded from 40 to 80 beds.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide and oversee medical services for a caseload of patients, acting as the medical treatment plan coordinator for the multi-disciplinary team. The RN will communicate with support staff, treatment teams, providers, and outside agencies on patient treatment and safety issues. The Registered Nurse (RN) will work under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider and perform duties according to established patient care protocols, standards, and procedures, completing all associated documentation professionally and in a timely manner.

Key Responsibilities

• Interact routinely with patients, observe behaviors, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team.
• Administer medications to patients and engage in the education process.
• Utilize de-escalation skills when exposed to volatile patients to maintain personal safety.
• Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge plans to patients, families, and others.
• Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team in the development of treatment plans and discharge planning.
• Participate in maintaining a clean, orderly, and safe environment, and report needs for repairs and maintenance.
• Perform admissions and discharges of patients.
• Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document in the patient record.
• Comply with all laws, regulations, and scope of licensure.
• Monitor patients on an ongoing basis to continually assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
• Document medical assessment, diagnosis, progress notes, roundings, and other treatment planning items in a timely manner.
• Actively participate as a member of the multidisciplinary treatment team and maintain effective working relationships.
• Maintain professional boundaries with patients at all times.
• Oversee and participate in quality assurance and compliance activities.
• Provide medical updates to utilization review and representatives of managed care.
• Adhere to all company policies and procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality in accordance with established policies and procedures and standards of care.
• Perform other clinically appropriate services and special projects as assigned.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state where services are rendered.
• Must be at least twenty-one (21) years of age.
• Current and nationally accredited CPR/First Aid/AED certification.
• Knowledge of computer and electronic medical records systems (KIPU preferred).
• Must maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout duration of employment.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Demonstrated ability to hold strong personal boundaries.
• Ability to build rapport with patients.
• Must understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the respective licensure governing board.

Preferred Knowledge and Skills

• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Patient service oriented.
• Creative and persistent problem solver.
• Able to handle confidential material reliably.
• Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels of the organization.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize workload in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.

Compensation

$33 - $52/hour + Shift Differential