Nurse, RN

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Nashville, TN

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) interacts with clients and team members throughout the shift, assisting direct care staff in meeting clients’ functional needs and collaborating to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The role provides medical care by taking physician orders, preparing and administering medications, assessing and documenting clients’ health and mental status, and coordinating health and medical services in accordance with physician orders. The RN maintains frequent working relationships with facility leadership, the Director of Nursing, Medical Director, medical team, Clinical Director, direct care team, and quality and compliance team. As needed, the RN also works with clients, third-party providers, pharmacies and suppliers, laboratories, and vendors. The position requires an associate’s or bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing or higher, current Tennessee RN licensure, and at least one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting. Psychiatric nursing experience is strongly preferred; experience with clients with eating disorders is preferred. The role also requires current CPR and First Aid certification, a valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance and an acceptable driving record, and clearance of criminal background, TB, and other mandatory state or federal requirements. This is a part-time dayside position at Aster Springs Nashville in Nashville, Tennessee.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing or higher.
Current RN licensure in the state of Tennessee.
At least one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Valid driver’s license, vehicle insurance, and acceptable driving record.
Clear criminal background check, TB test, and any other mandatory state or federal requirements.
Ability to assess suicide risk and create clinically appropriate interventions.
Ability to identify abuse or neglect in the client population.
Ability to document timely and accurate charting and complete comprehensive nursing assessments.
Ability to perform physical assessments, including taking vital signs, and recognize symptoms and distress in clients in treatment.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to administer medications and keep medications secured to maintain a safe environment.
Ability to properly complete admission and discharge processes.
Ability to document assessments of abnormal involuntary movements (AIMS) in clients receiving antipsychotic medications.
Ability to manage biohazards, perform venipuncture, and maintain universal precautions when collecting blood.
Ability to schedule laboratory pickups and upload results in the chart.
Ability to move twenty-five pounds and perform the physical activities described for the position.

Nice To Haves

Psychiatric nursing experience is strongly preferred.
Experience with clients with eating disorders is preferred.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments to identify clients’ medical needs, capabilities, and limitations.
Record and transcribe physicians’ written and verbal orders, and conduct or delegate STAT orders immediately as needed.
Communicate observations and recommendations for clients’ plans of care and provide input to the treatment team as needed.
Identify abnormal diagnostic data and bring it to the attending physician’s attention.
Document medication administration in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Coordinate pharmacy and laboratory orders, deliveries, and refills with appropriate vendors as needed.
Maintain security of controlled medications and monitor their administration and accurate recording of use.
Administer medications and injections according to physician orders and the medication administration record.
Collect blood, urine, and other laboratory samples as ordered by medical providers.
Provide, structure, and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
Document observations in nursing assessments and daily notes in the electronic charting system, following facility policy and timelines and reflecting the plan of care.
Document ongoing assessments of client behaviors and presentation, and promptly report concerns to team members.
Complete incident reports in accordance with established policy and procedure.
Prepare clients for discharge and provide clear, individualized medication instructions, in writing if needed.
Educate clients and families about medications, side effects, contraindications, and physical symptoms.
Assist with coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges to support smooth communication and flow.
Follow the facility’s Code of Ethics, corporate compliance requirements, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Conduct chart audits according to program policy timelines when requested.
Arrive on time, notify a supervisor promptly when absent, and adapt to changes in facility functions, management styles, and routines.
Collaborate with team members to meet client needs and provide a high level of customer service.
Attend and complete required training within assigned time frames.
Perform other duties as assigned.