Registered Nurse

POSITION JOB TITLE: Registered Nurse

MINISTRY: Queen of Peace Center

REPORTS TO: Sr. Clinical Director

DIRECT REPORTS: Not applicable

OUR MISSION

The mission of Queen of Peace Center is to bring the healing, help, and hope of Jesus Christ to those in need with a compassionate, caring presence.

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW

Founded in 1985, Queen of Peace Center (QOPC) is a $10 million-dollar nonprofit organization serving more than 1,300 St. Louis women and their children and families each year. We are focused exclusively on providing family-centered behavioral healthcare. Our unique model addresses the full continuum of needs for those impacted by substance use disorders, co-occurring disorders, and trauma by providing treatment, prevention, education, and housing.

QOPC is committed to serving the St. Louis community with passion, a humble spirit and a belief in the possibilities. One of eight federated agencies of Catholic Charities of St. Louis, QOPC is a separate 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and has its own Board of Directors. We are licensed by Missouri Department of Mental Health and accredited by the Council on Accreditation.

POSITION SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

Under the supervision of the Sr. Clinical Director, the Nurse will perform skilled nursing services and clinical tasks that promote the overall health and well-being for both inpatient and outpatient clients. These services are performed in accordance with the physician’s orders and under the direction of the Sr. Clinical Director. These services are performed in accordance with the physician’s orders and may include nursing assessments, COWS, CIWA and other substance use related assessments. These duties will be performed professionally and enthusiastically in alignment with the mission, vision and values of Queen of Peace Center.

CORE FUNCTIONS

The following job-related functions include, but not limited to the duties, knowledge or abilities associated with this position listed here:

• Document & Record nursing assessments and medical history accurately and timely 
• Monitor health status of clients during services provided 
• Assess and develop treatment plans in collaboration with other health care providers 
• Coordinate care with MAT provider and provide assessments as needed 
• Evaluate and document client interactions in the agency’s EHR system to include at least 6 hours per day Included but not limited to Adult Health History, Updated Medication List, Assist with appointments for Primary Care Provider, GYN provider, Intake Assessments etc.) 
• Care for 24 adult residential inpatient clients (and children) and provide metabolic screenings for outpatient clients. 
• Provide education on MAT to clients and co-workers 
• Focus on education, disease prevention, medical screening and medication management 
• Maintain confidentiality as dictated by HIPAA and 42CFR part 2 
• Monitor vital signs and document as required 
• Adhere to medication policies and work collaboratively with staff to ensure all medication protocols are followed and charted accurately and appropriately 
• Complete daily progress notes for each client within program guidelines 
• Screen and monitor detoxification of client 
• Monitor medication side effects 
• Review of MARs (eMARSs) 
• Maintain licensure as an RN 
• Other duties as assigned 

SKILLS & REQUIRED FOR SUCCESS IN JOB 

• Perform nursing assessments 
• Administer screening tools, such as COWS, CIWA 
• Substance Use Disorders & Treatment Protocols preferred. 

RESOURCES FOR WHICH ACCOUNTABLE 

Medical Supplies Inventory & ordering 

Medication Disposal Units

QUALIFICATIONS

Education, Experience, and Training

• RN with active license required; bachelor’s or associate degree preferred
• Experience and/or interest in substance use prevention and treatment
• Understanding of ASAM Levels of Care
• Comfortable exercising independent medical judgement while working with a tight knit group of compassionate, gifted and committed providers
• Experience working in a residential setting, preferably in substance use or behavioral health
• Excellent Oral and written communication skills
• Requires successful completion of background checks including criminal record, abuse/neglect and drug screening

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $30.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Addiction Medicine

Physical Setting:

• Outpatient

Experience:

• Nursing: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $30