Assessment & Referral Registered Nurse (RN) (Nights)
About The Position
The Assessment and Referral RN is a registered professional nurse who assesses and evaluates patients being admitted to the hospital, takes physician orders and does complete medication reconciliation with the physician in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices. Must have good clinical skills and be able to work independently with minimum supervision. Complete the Nursing Assessment documenting patient information, medications, medical history, vital signs, and skin assessment. Employ principles of communication and interviewing techniques. Responsible for working with children, adolescents, adults, and senior populations. Must be familiar with common diagnoses with these population groups and familiar with specific assessment and interviewing skills for each population group. Call physician for admission and medication orders. Complete Medication Reconciliation by patient/family/pharmacy verification. Report any signs or symptoms of infection, illness, medical instability to physician after assessment.
Requirements
- Graduate from an accredited RN program
- A minimum of three (3) years’ experience in a psychiatric facility preferred
- Currently licensed to practice by the Illinois State Board of Nursing
- Must have a working knowledge of the DSM-X, the Mental Status Exam, and the Addiction and Recovery field
- Experience completing medical clearance, working in a psychiatric facility, working in a fast pace intake department, working in an emergency department/crisis setting, and Experience with DSM-5 diagnosing
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's Degree preferred
Responsibilities
- Assess and evaluate patients being admitted to the hospital
- Take physician orders
- Complete medication reconciliation with the physician
- Complete the Nursing Assessment documenting patient information, medications, medical history, vital signs, and skin assessment
- Employ principles of communication and interviewing techniques
- Call physician for admission and medication orders
- Complete Medication Reconciliation by patient/family/pharmacy verification
- Report any signs or symptoms of infection, illness, medical instability to physician after assessment
Benefits
- 401(k) + matching
- 100% company-paid medical insurance up to family coverage
- 100% company-paid life insurance coverage up to 2x your annual salary
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- 100% company-paid long-term disability insurance
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Shift Differential Pay
- Cafeteria on site + discounted meals
- Employee engagement events
- Employee assistance program
- Employee recognition program
- Free parking
- Career & training development opportunities
- Dynamic and inclusive work environment
- Engaged management team dedicated to your success
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
