Nurse Part Time Weekends Nights

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Anderson, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse provides general medical care to clients at Selah House under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing. Selah House provides comprehensive, compassionate care for adolescent and adult women diagnosed with eating disorders in a home-like setting. The position works closely with clients, management, clinical and facility leadership, peers, vendors, and, as needed, clinical providers and referral partners. The schedule is nights on weekends, 6:00 p.m. to 6:30 a.m.

Requirements

Associate degree or bachelor’s degree from an accredited school of nursing or higher.
Current Indiana nursing license as an RN or LPN.
Valid driver’s license and vehicle insurance.

Nice To Haves

One year of clinical experience in a hospital setting is preferred.
Psychiatric nursing experience is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Complete 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 concerning 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 according to 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.
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.
Help provide, structure, and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
Document observations, nursing assessments, daily notes, and ongoing assessments of client behavior and presentation in the electronic charting system, following facility policy and timelines; report concerns to team members promptly.
Complete incident reports according to established policy and procedure.
Prepare clients for discharge and provide clear, individualized medication instructions, including written instructions when 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 workflow.
Serve as the point person between onsite staff and the administrator on call during emergencies.
Assist direct care staff, including making in-the-moment decisions about client and staffing needs.