Mental Health Registered Nurse- Nights Full-Time (7pm-7am)

Summit BHC•The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place, SC

5d•$45 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in an acute psychiatric setting, supervises patient care and services delivered by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift, and develops, implements, and evaluates individual plans of care. The role includes assessing and reassessing patients, communicating relevant information to the interdisciplinary team, and promptly reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to a supervisor or physician. This is an onsite, full-time night-shift position at The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place in Williamsburg, Virginia, with a stated schedule of 7 p.m. to 7 a.m. The nurse assesses physical and behavioral health needs, coordinates and documents care, administers medications, supports patient safety, and educates patients and families. The role also includes admission and discharge processes, collaboration with the treatment team, monitoring unit acuity and staffing needs, and providing thorough shift handoffs. The position is an individual contributor. The posting lists base pay of $45–$50 plus shift differentials and a $5,000 sign-on bonus. Benefits and other offerings include medical, dental, and vision coverage after 30 days, complimentary continuing education, $3,000 per year in tuition assistance, a daily-pay option, and a PTO package.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
A valid, current RN license from the state or a compact state, where applicable.
CPR certification and de-escalation and restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of nursing experience in the clinical area served by the facility.
Experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or addiction recovery environment.
Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
Certification in Psychiatric Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
Provide and coordinate patient care while maintaining patient safety and medical records.
Assess patients’ status on an ongoing basis and communicate findings to providers in a timely manner.
Ensure nursing treatment plans address assessed needs and complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Obtain, accurately document, transcribe, and review provider orders in accordance with policies and procedures.
Administer medications as ordered using at least two patient identifiers.
Notify providers of significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, and medication responses.
Assess and document the effects of PRN medications.
Maintain accountability for the administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
Complete admission and discharge processes accurately and efficiently.
Confer with the treatment team regarding patient care and participate in appropriate unit activities, including therapy groups, family meetings, staffing, and unit meetings.
Educate patients, families, and coworkers about medication use and maintenance, common side effects, patient rights, and other patient-care topics.
Monitor patient acuity, census, and staffing needs, and escalate coverage needs to a supervisor or Charge RN.
Complete thorough and accurate documentation for patients on each shift, complete patient assignment sheets daily, and carry out assigned tasks.
Provide thorough handoff reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.
Supervise care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.