Psychiatric Registered Nurse

MTC•Marion, OH

13d•$45•Onsite

About The Position

Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC)! At the North Central Correctional Complex in Marion, Ohio, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.

Requirements

Degree in nursing and current valid nursing license for the state of Ohio
Must possess current CPR certification and work within the Ohio State Board of Nursing Scope of Practice.
Valid driver’s license in the state of Ohio with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.

Responsibilities

Obtain patient history; assess physical and psychosocial needs; develop nursing plan of care and participate in car with multidisciplinary team members; revise plan of care as necessary.
Read, understand and implement psychiatrists orders
Call physician for medication and treatment orders and other emergencies.
Provide crisis management for disturbed patients
Assist with mental health provider scheduling.
Assist psychiatrist in examinations and treatment of patients
Administrator medication and accurately and completely document treatment as required by applicable policies and procedures.
Provide individual education to SMI inmates regarding benefits and side effects of medication, especially psychotropic medications.
Assess patient condition on an ongoing basis. Monitor for depressive state, thoughts of self-mutilation, delusions, hallucinations, sensorial and intellectual function, general appearance, mood/affect and medication side effects and document in medical record or other forms as appropriate
Demonstrate ability to provide care for patients who are confused, disoriented, delirious, demented, withdrawn, paranoid, suspicious, suicidal, etc.
Demonstrate an understanding of the following psychiatric disorders in planning nursing care for patients: organic, schizophrenic, personality, depressive, bipolar, anxiety, obsessive/compulsive, disruptive behavior, eating, developmental, adjustment, psychoactive substance use, somatoform, dissociative, factitious and post-traumatic stress.
Maintain clean work area; use or direct the use of appropriate sanitation methods.
Practice basic cost containment and utilization management for patient care and facility operations.
Maintain absolute security and confidentiality of all medical records; observe applicable HIPAA rules.
Review medical files to determine all provided services are documented.
Closely monitor all potential catastrophic illnesses.
Comply with all applicable pharmacy laws, especially those covering controlled substances.
Assess, identify and document high risk symptoms/behaviors in patient, such as suicidal risk, homicidal risk, verbal and physical acting out, and other violent behavior.
Provide health counseling and health education on individual or group basis as required
Inspect medical unit for items that could be used as contraband by inmates; securely store or safely dispose of supplies and equipment. Control medication, syringes, or other medical supplies.
Perform work on an on-call basis, as required.
Provide health education on individual or group basis, as required.
Prepare and maintain narrative, statistical, summary and operational records, reports and logs.
Assist corporate counsel with responses to inmate lawsuits.
Attend scheduled staff meetings; promote communications and flow of relevant information in the medical unit.
Facilitate, where applicable, NCCHC/ACA accreditation of the medical program by providing the required level of efficiency and approved, appropriate medical services.
Prepare and disseminate safety and accident reports as required by policies and procedures; take appropriate action in cases of serious and unusual incidents and emergencies.
Properly document medical care.
Initiate and complete investigations and inquiries with accuracy, as directed, gather information and evidence, interview and obtain the statements; exercise independent judgment by determining when probably cause exists to recommend disciplinary action.
Perform rescue functions at accidents, emergencies and disasters to include administering basic emergency medical aid, physically removing people away from dangerous situations, and securing and evacuating people from confined areas.
Interpret an extensive variety of medical and technical instructions in the form of handwritten text, correspondence, policies, regulations, procedures, reports, directions for forms completion and other documents.
Read, analyze, comprehend and interpret medical and technical procedures, governmental regulations, legal and non-legal documents, including the processing of such documents as medical instructions, commitment orders, summons and other legal writs.
Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
It is expected that the incumbent shall perform other duties as assigned within his/her capabilities as determined by management.