Nursing 2nd Shift Mental Health

2nd Shift  Mental Health - Recovery Nurse - RN/LPN

New Graduates with a NC license are welcome to apply

Cooper Riis is voluntary residential mental health treatment facility that does not work with detox situations.  We take a holistic approach to the work we do with residents and focus on the health and wellness of not only our residents, but staff too.  We believe in the autonomy of our residents, building a community, and providing a strength-based approach for managing mental health challenges.  Our Nursing Team has the space to connect with residents, provide education, and individual support on their recovery journey.

Location: Asheville, NC

Schedule: 

• 2:30 PM - 11:00 PM , 34 hours per week
• Days, Evenings 
• Monday - Thursday 

Benefits:

• PTO and Sick Time accrual from the first day
• Medical/Dental/Vision Benefits
• Company Funded Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan with a company match
• Free Meals
• PSLF qualifying workplace

Pay: 

• LPN starting at $25.50 - $31.00 per hour and increases based on experience
• RN starting at $28.00 - $33.00 per hour and increases based on experience

Responsibilities:

 monitor vital signs, give first aid, assess physical concerns, make outside medical appointments as needed

• Process and review all medication refills and orders 
• Pack medications and determine eligibility for self-administer medications
• Discuss and educate residents on their medications
• Assesses residents with physical health complaints, schedules appointments with external providers, and provides follow up care
• Collects FBG, breathalyzer, urine drug screens 
• Maintain proper documentation of medications, appointments, physical health concerns
• Provides crisis intervention and assists with hospitalization when necessary
• Communicates with Integrative Health Specialist regarding supplements, dietary concerns, and additional weight monitoring
• Completes required procedures and documentation for all changes with residents
•  Monitor vital signs, give first aid, assess physical concerns, make outside medical appointments as needed

Qualifications:

• Interest in working in a mental health residential treatment facility
• Previous psychiatric experience preferred
• Understanding of psychiatric medications
• NC licensed as an LPN or RN or Compact State license"

*CooperRiis is an equal opportunity employer.  We value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

*CooperRiis is a therapeutic healing community located in Asheville, North Carolina. We are a Smoke/Drug/Alcohol Free Facility.