Description ABOUT NEW HORIZONS OF THE TREASURE COAST New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpat…
Skills: Nursing Process, Medication Administration, Mental Health Care, Crisis Intervention, Patient Assessment
Description BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RECOVERY SUPPORT TECHNICIAN Fort Pierce, FL Description NEW HORIZONS OF THE TREASURE COAST New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee is the region’s most comprehensive mental health …
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Behavioral Health Support, Patient Observation, Non-violent Crisis Intervention, Medical Documentation
Description New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line a…
Skills: Crisis Intervention, Case Management, Individualized Service Planning, Advocacy, Client Assessment
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Full-time, Part-time
professional certificate
Posted 47d ago
~40 hrs/week
Responsibilities
Responsible for providing direct and indirect nursing care to mental health and addiction recovery clients using scientific principles and nursing judgments. Key duties include administering medications, conducting nursing assessments, and documenting client progress within treatment plans.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active State of Florida Registered Nursing License and pass a Level 2 Background check. Experience with vulnerable populations and knowledge of mental health and substance use are highly preferred.
Full job description
Description
ABOUT NEW HORIZONS OF THE TREASURE COAST
New Horizons is the largest mental health and addiction recovery provider on the Treasure Coast (and beyond), serving 15,000 children and adults annually through inpatient crisis services, 24-hour help line and mobile response team, and outpatient programs conveniently located across Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie counties. In addition, New Horizons assists 22,000 students in area schools, and we work closely with the courts, law enforcement, jails, and hospitals to help improve the health of individuals and the quality of life in our community.
RN's GENERAL SUMMARY
We are seeking Registered Nurses which will be responsible for the administration of direct and indirect individual care for the Program using the nursing process and nursing judgments based on scientific principles. The R.N. is guided by the Nurse Practitioner Act and established policies and procedures for the unit.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Observes and assesses client's course of treatment while in residence.
Nursing assessments are performed in accordance with the agency’s protocol for conducting nursing assessments and its procedures relative to frequency and timeliness for the accordance of this activity.
Assessment data is organized, accurate, and complete.
Documents clients progress according to identified needs and goals of the treatment plan.
Administers nursing care/treatment according to Agency protocol and procedures in accordance with accepted nursing care standards.
Attend and participates in daily treatment team meetings as appropriate.
Recognizes and reports any signs of aggressive behavior utilizing techniques of non-violent crisis intervention.
All clients on special precautions are monitored according to unit protocol and procedure.
utilizes individual seclusion and/or restraints in accordance with unit protocol and procedure, as a last resort.
Receives and interprets change of shift report.
Reviews each client, evaluating plan of care for those clients assigned.
Administers physician ordered medications to clients and ensures and accepts responsibility for security of medication at all times
Demonstrates the ability to administer medication and/or oversee self-administration in accordance with unit policy and procedure.
Documents medication education.
Accurately counts, administers and charts all medications given according to established procedure.
Verifies original medication order by client name, medication, dosage, time and route of administration.
Administers all PRN medications according to appropriate indications and verifies with original order.
Administers all scheduled medications within 60 minutes of time ordered.
Monitors and documents responses/reactions to medication in accordance with unit protocol and procedure.
Documents all medication variances and reports same to Program Manager.
Medication count is conducted at the beginning and end of each shift, as assigned.
Medication area is secure and organized, neat, and orderly at all times.
Ensures charts are assembled properly.
Prepares written documentation for all services rendered.
Written documentation for services rendered is performed in accordance with the Agency's standards for service documentation in the client's medical record.
Accurately documents observations, procedures and care provided during the client's course of treatment.
Documents individual progress according to identified needs and goals of the treatment plan.
Requirements
New Horizons will need you to have the following qualifications:
Active State of Florida Registered Nursing License
Experience working with vulnerable populations
Knowledge in mental health and substance use is a plus
Must pass Level 2 Background through DCF and AHCA Clearinghouse. For more information, click on the link: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee is the most comprehensive mental health and substance use recovery agency in the region, with nine facilities across four counties serving 15,000 children and adults annually, regardless of their ability to pay.
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast was created in 1958 by community members who passionately believed that quality mental health services should be available to all in need on the Treasure Coast.
From its first location in Ft. Pierce, New Horizons has expanded to serve residents in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties, with its main campus on Midway Road in Fort Pierce.
More than 60 years after its founding, New Horizons continues to work hard to fulfill the vision of its founders. It offers inpatient and outpatient mental health care for adults and children, crisis units for adults and children, learning resource centers for independent living skills, a transitional group home, a primary care clinic, substance abuse and detox services, case management, family support and counseling, and programs in schools and with law enforcement agencies.
New Horizons provides a safety net for those in crisis, outreach programs to promote resilience and recovery, and community education to help our community achieve health in both mind and body.
Offices: 4500 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34981, US · 1111 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, Florida 34994, US · 1910 82nd Ave, Vero Beach, Florida 32966, US · 709 5th Street, Fort Pierce , Florida 34950, US · 404 Ixoria Ave, Fort Pierce, Florida 34982, US
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New Horizons of the Treasure Coast and Okeechobee is the most comprehensive mental health and substance use recovery agency in the region, with nine facilities across four counties serving 15,000 children and adults annually, regardless of their ability to pay.
New Horizons of the Treasure Coast was created in 1958 by community members who passionately believed that quality mental health services should be available to all in need on the Treasure Coast.
From its first location in Ft. Pierce, New Horizons has expanded to serve residents in Indian River, Martin, Okeechobee and St. Lucie Counties, with its main campus on Midway Road in Fort Pierce.
More than 60 years after its founding, New Horizons continues to work hard to fulfill the vision of its founders. It offers inpatient and outpatient mental health care for adults and children, crisis units for adults and children, learning resource centers for independent living skills, a transitional group home, a primary care clinic, substance abuse and detox services, case management, family support and counseling, and programs in schools and with law enforcement agencies.
New Horizons provides a safety net for those in crisis, outreach programs to promote resilience and recovery, and community education to help our community achieve health in both mind and body.
Offices: 4500 West Midway Road, Fort Pierce, Florida 34981, US · 1111 SE Federal Hwy, Stuart, Florida 34994, US · 1910 82nd Ave, Vero Beach, Florida 32966, US · 709 5th Street, Fort Pierce , Florida 34950, US · 404 Ixoria Ave, Fort Pierce, Florida 34982, US
HospitalHealth CareMental HealthPersonal HealthPrimary and Urgent Care