Nurse RN/LPN FT

Counseling & Recovery Services, LLC•Tulsa, OK

2d•Onsite

About The Position

We have a Full-time shift available at the Tulsa office. The role of a Nurse (RN/LPN) requires a valid current Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to practice nursing and at least two (2) years of professional nursing experience, including one year in a specialized area of nursing, appropriate for the healthcare setting; or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and one-year relevant experience working with children in another capacity. The starting hourly rate for a Registered Nurse is $37.00 Evening shift differential- $1.00 Overnight shift differential- $2.00 The starting hourly rate for a Licensed Practical Nurse is $ 28.00 Evening shift differential- $ 0.50 Overnight shift differential- $1.00 Do you enjoy making a difference in the lives of patients and your community? Come join our community here at Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma. Where building better lives happen daily! Counseling & Recovery Services of Oklahoma provides mental health and substance abuse treatment, physical health care management and wellness services for over 5,000 children and adults annually. We are Oklahoma's only community mental health center certified in the Sanctuary model of care. Using this model, the agency provides trauma-informed care helping to create an environment of safety, identify and manage emotions, process loss and help clients create a future of growth and change. Due to tremendous growth, we are hiring a Nurse (RN/LPN) at our Tulsa location. As a member of our CRS team, you will have the opportunity to improve the quality of life for our patients by delivering one-on-one clinical guidance and support.

Requirements

Requires a valid current Oklahoma license as a Registered Nurse or Practical Nurse approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to practice nursing and at least two (2) years of professional nursing experience, including one year in a specialized area of nursing, appropriate for the healthcare setting; or a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and one-year relevant experience working with children in another capacity.
Knowledge of professional nursing theory, practices and techniques; medical supplies, sanitation, personal hygiene and life safety policies, procedures, principles and practices; nutrition and diet therapy; principles and methods of teaching; nursing standards for institutional certification; departmental procedures; pediatric psychiatry and human resources principles and methods.
Skill in developing, planning and administering an effective nursing care program and applying nursing care techniques, assessing condition and needs of pediatric consumers and in training subordinate personnel.
Must be able to move from location to location, bending, stooping, lifting 25 pounds, communicate clearly, prepare written communications, present information to other employees, process complex information within established procedures/programs, enter data to various programs. Must be able to climb stairs and access non-handicapped equipped residences/facilities.

Responsibilities

Assumes responsibility for consumer's ages 6-17 admitted to the clinic.
Upon admission, determines and allocates the type and amount of care required to satisfy the needs of each consumer.
Ensures the effectiveness of care provided through maintenance and review of clinical charts.
Observes consumer's symptoms and reports the conditions of pediatric consumers, notifies physician if condition warrants.
Intervenes in crisis situations, utilizing verbal intervention effectively and physical interventions as needed, articulating to the consumer the justification for use of limit setting, seclusion or restraint.
Monitors and evaluates all consumers in seclusion and/or restraint to ensure least restrictive measures and adherence to center policy.
Administers medications and treatments per physician's orders.
Audit charts for documentation to be updated.
Assist physician on daily rounds.
Order drugs for Center, if required.
Processes documents signed by the Physician; Processes Treatment Plans.
Coordinates the activities of work at the Center on a per shift basis to assure that established policy and procedures are being properly carried out.
May assist or facilitate the admission, discharge or transfer of pediatric consumers; May orient and inform the family and/or the consumer of the general care plan and Center's procedures and routine.
Interprets policy and procedure to determine conformance to recognized standards.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Nursing Supervisor or Director.