Staff Nurse - Addiction Treatment Program at Eskenazi Health in Indianapolis, Indiana

Job Description:

Division:Eskenazi Health



Sub-Division:SEMHC



Req ID:21081



Schedule:Full Time



Shift:Days


Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Centeroffers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services.




About the Addiction Treatment Program and Children's Program



Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center Adult Addiction provides outpatient services for clients with drug and alcohol dependence as well as gambling addiction.Clients who participate in this program must be 18 years of age or older.Our fully integrated, dual-diagnosis treatment includes services for clients with addiction and mental health issues with treatment focusing on the fundamentals of recovery, development of recovery plans and relapse prevention. Individual, group and family therapy along with case management services are also provided. Psychiatric services are provided by our addiction psychiatrists and our multi-disciplinary team works together to offer clients a combination of therapies and medications to support recovery and promote overall wellness.


Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center Children's Services are based on industry best practices and evidence-based principles such as Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Child Parent, Psychotherapy, and Motivational Enhancement Therapy/Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.All staff involved in the programs are highly qualified and receive ongoing training to ensure the best quality of care is being provided. All staff members receive a high degree of clinical supervision to ensure the treatment being provided produces positive outcomes and program fidelity.




Where you fit in and what to expect:



The Staff Nurse II will support the Addictions and Children's program and plays a crucial role in the delivery of healthcare services within the program. Within this role you will provide nursing care, administering medications, and supporting the overall well-being of individuals participating in narcotic treatment. The Staff Nurse works closely with the interdisciplinary team to ensure the effective implementation of treatment plans and adherence to program protocols.




Am I Qualified:

• Graduated from an accredited nursing program


• Minimum of twelve months of clinical experience


• Current Indiana License as a Registered Nurse.


• Must possess a valid Indiana Driver's License.


• Current BLS certification.

What We Offer:



We strive to create a flexible and realistic work-life balance by providing the following:

• Flexible schedule


• Competitive compensation


• Opportunities for further growth and development


• Established shift differential for eligible shift hours


• A culture of caring not only for patients/family members but also for our staff - ask your recruiter about the unique ways SEMHC supports our team members!

Why join our Team at Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nYioYHZhj4


Learn more about Eskenazi Health! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3nYioYHZhj4&t=189s




Essential Functions and Responsibilities

• Advocacy: Actively supports and promotes the well-being of the vulnerable population in Marion County.


• Care: Performs nursing services in Outreach clinics, responding to the health needs of patients.


• Teach: Provides health education and patient counseling to control and prevent disease, promoting optimum health.

• Professionalism: Models professional behavior in all aspects of nursing services.


• Respect: Demonstrates respect for patients, colleagues, and team members.


• Innovation: Implements innovative approaches to nursing care.


• Development: Engages in ongoing professional development.


• Excellence: Strives for excellence in nursing care.

• Collaborates with physicians and health professionals in clinics.


• Develops and implements nursing care interventions based on the Plan of Care.


• Dispenses medications, gives injections, and implements treatments as per prescribed orders.

• Refers clients to appropriate agencies/organizations for continuity of care.


• Works collaboratively with the health team to counsel clients and their families.

• Attends staff meetings regularly to share information and participate in discussions.


• Completes and submits internal nursing audits regularly.


• Conducts patient interviews and maintains health records for direct client services.


• Ensures timely completion of all documentation as per policy.


• Meets productivity goals set by the agency.

• Adapts activities/behaviors to ensure adequate care based on the age of patients served.


• Demonstrates an understanding of The Recovery Model, indicating a patient-centered approach to care, emphasizing recovery and empowerment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities



Knowledge:

• Knowledge of best standards for age-appropriate care.


• Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span.


• Training in the use and side effects of psychotropic medications.

Skills:

• Advanced critical thinking regarding assessment, crisis intervention, within a strength-based framework.


• Strong interpersonal skills/ability to communicate clearly and concisely in both verbal and written communication.


• Practice in mental health and addictions treatment.


• Experience in providing risk assessments.

Abilities:

• Ability to gather, interpret, and analyze client data.


• Ability to provide case presentations to AIC nursing and paramedic staff.


• Ability to receive feedback.

Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's primary mission is to serve individuals with serious mental illness and chronic addiction as well as seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. Patients of all ages are welcomed, from children to seniors, with a philosophy of care that stresses strength-based and family- and community-centered treatment utilizing the Recovery Model of treatment.



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