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Registered Nurse - Lighthouse Residential Treatment Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the supervision of the Nurse Manager as part of an interdisciplinary team ensuring the provision of safe and high-quality medical and nursing care. The RN through nursing assessments communicates client needs to the medical providers and provides education to help clients meet their treatment goals. Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to: * Completes assessments as part of the admission process and throughout the client's stay * Executes orders from the medical providers, including medication administration and assessments, documenting all care in the electronic client record (ECR) * Performs point of care testing, including obtaining urine specimens, and arranges transport to lab as ordered. * Provides individual and family counseling. * Participates in the development and delivery of educational curriculum on medical topics. * Supervises LPNs providing nursing care. * Administers medication as required by protocol. * Responds to crisis calls for assessment and pertinent intervention as needed. * Completes clinical documentation as required. * Ensures client care by providing support to the interdisciplinary team as needed, which includes coordinating care with outside providers and discharge planning. * Abides by all federal and state regulations and accreditation standards in the delivery of nursing care. * Maintains good working relationships with support networks, government resources, and community resources. * Maintains a comfortable, orderly, safe, and clean environment for clients * Completes all agency-required training and continuing education required for license. * Performs other duties as assigned. Required Experience/Certifications: * Valid and current state RN license * Minimum 1 year of behavioral health nursing experience. * Knowledge of psychiatric medications, their indications, common side effects, and common medication interactions. * Knowledge of federal, state, and other applicable standards for clinical practice in assigned area(s). * Valid Ohio driver's license and insurance. * Must pass BCI check, all corporate compliance checks, and employment drug screen. Desired Experience/Certifications: * Psychiatric or addiction nursing experience preferred. Schedule: This is a full time position, including days, evenings, nights, weekends, and holidays based on facility needs. Compensation Range: $36.00 - $43.00 DOE plus $2.00 shift differential for 3rd shift Location: 4000 E Main St Whitehall, OH 43213