Nurse - PRN

Enterhealth•Van Alstyne, TX

About The Position

The Nurse is part of Enterhealth’s nursing team, which provides initial and ongoing clinical care to residential patients and supports a collaborative environment focused on healing. The role performs clinical assessments, develops and updates individualized care plans, administers medications, monitors patient conditions, and coordinates care with patients, families, therapists, providers, and other team members. It also supports admissions, clinical records, quality assurance, staff orientation, and the organization’s policies and mission. The position requires current Texas RN or LVN licensure and proficiency with an electronic medical record (EMR). The work takes place in a typical office or administrative setting with a usually low noise level and some light physical demands. Compensation is commensurate with experience. The posting describes the position as PRN and asks applicants to indicate a preference for day or night shift: 7 a.m.–7 p.m. or 7 p.m.–7 a.m.

Requirements

Current Texas licensure as an RN or LVN.
Proficiency in EMR.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Collaborative and collegial approach.
Organized and detail-oriented.
Service-oriented, friendly, and able to listen to people’s needs and concerns.
Ability to explain complicated concepts clearly and concisely.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing physical and psychosocial assessments in accordance with state regulations and nursing practice standards.
Create, implement, and revise client-specific plans of care.
Collaborate with clients, families, therapists, providers, and other multidisciplinary team members.
Ensure accurate and timely administration of prescribed medications.
Monitor, record, and communicate clients’ vital signs and conditions as appropriate.
Provide treatment education to clients and families.
Ensure age- and culturally appropriate care.
Participate in the orientation and mentoring of new staff members.
Oversee clinical record management and filing.
Provide appropriate guidance to the support team regarding client monitoring and care within the scope of the license.
Follow Standard Precautions and use personal protective equipment as required.
Adhere to Enterhealth policies and procedures.
Perform admission clinical evaluations, considering pre-admission information from the intake team.
Coordinate with the Admissions & Special Projects Director, Clinical Director, and Therapist to support appropriate patient placement.
Work with the medical team to prepare new patients to be seen by the NP and/or MD.
Use the EMR and monitor quality assurance activities.
Maintain professional conduct in dress, attitude, and performance in support of the community milieu.
Support Enterhealth’s mission, philosophy, and goals; protect confidential information and adhere to HIPAA.
Take ownership of assigned work, respond to new requests, and seek opportunities to add value.
Perform other duties as required by the supervisor and/or Director of Nursing.