Nurse RN

At Pyramid Healthcare in Radford we specialize in Substance Use Disorder Treatment. Pyramid Healthcare Inc. has been in operations since 1999 and currently operate over 80 programs in 8 different states, offering a full continuum of high-quality behavioral health care for individuals suffering from substance use disorders, mental health concerns, and other behavioral health issues. If you would like to use your experience and education, to create a positive footprint at our program, we invite you to apply to this wonderful opportunity.

• Schedule: 7pm-7am
• Address: 6226 University Park Drive, Radford, VA, 24141
• Hourly Rate: $33.00/hour - $39.00/hour

Top Reasons why a Nursing position with Pyramid Healthcare - New River Valley Inpatient is unique:

• Our Nurses do not have to assist with ADLs: All clients are independent for Bathing, feeding, grooming, personal hygiene, etc.
• No catheters
• No I/Vs/Ports/Midlines or blood draws (we contract with a national lab who does them) 
• There are minimal physical requirements for our Nursing positions: No heavy lifting, No long periods of standing/walking, etc.
• No paper MAR's - - we have active eMAR

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care and clinical services to clients in accordance with physician orders, nursing standards, and organizational policies. 
• Complete nursing assessments, reassessments, and related clinical documentation for admissions and ongoing treatment needs. 
• Administer medications and monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and client response to treatment. 
• Monitor and implement withdrawal management protocols, including completion of COWS, CIWA, and other clinical assessment tools as applicable. 
• Provide medication education, health education, and nursing support to clients and families as appropriate. 
• Coordinate and support physicians, nurse practitioners, and other medical providers during assessments, medication management appointments, and treatment planning activities. 
• Monitor client health status and communicate significant clinical findings, concerns, and changes in condition to appropriate treatment team members. 
• Provide guidance and support to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) regarding client care assignments and nursing activities as appropriate. 
• Maintain medical equipment, medication storage areas, and clinical supplies in accordance with regulatory and organizational requirements. 
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary treatment team members to support continuity of care and treatment planning. 
• Collaborate with treatment team members to support client care, communication, and continuity of services. 
• Must exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality with regard to all company information.  
• Completion of all required trainings as designated by the company and accreditation/licensing entities.  
• Other duties as assigned. 

Licensure, Education, & Experience:

• Current RN license in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Current CPR, AED and First Aid