Registered Nurse 1 (WAE)
About The Position
The Mission of ELMHS is to provide mental health evaluation, treatment, habilitation, and consultation for adults. Programs include inpatient interventions, jail-based evaluations, supervised group home and residential programs, forensic evaluation, care, custody, and aftercare; intermediate and long-term psychiatric care are coordinated with the total system of care in Louisiana. ELMHS is looking for a motivated, detail-oriented individual to join the team in the Nursing Department as a Registered Nurse! In this role, you will provide direct patient care and develop a nursing plan of care for patients on the assigned unit.
Requirements
- Possession of a current Louisiana Registered Nurse license or a temporary permit or multi-state license issued by a Nursing Licensure Compact (NLC/eNLC) state to practice as a registered nurse.
Responsibilities
- Assist physicians with patient examinations and record patient data according to policy/procedure.
- Preparation and administration of medication per the physician's orders, for both medical and psychiatric reasons.
- Assists other professional personnel in developing and maintaining a therapeutic environment and improving patient care.
- Review medications/supplies stored in the medicine room for expiration date and count/document controlled drugs with the incoming shift and account for their use during the shift.
- Disinfect/clean surfaces and equipment to ensure that infection control standards are met in the medicine room and examination room.
- Initiates or responds to hospital codes and demonstrates the ability to provide nursing assistance appropriate to code situations.
- Assists and or conducts patient care groups conducted by staff, monitors patient accountability sheets, and makes unit rounds every 2 hours to ensure patient observation is maintained according to policy and procedure.
- Communicate verbally and in writing with pharmacy and central supply personnel.
- Maintains open and accurate communication with department personnel; reports incidents, accidents, or injuries to supervisor and documents on appropriate forms; reports patient abuse/neglect immediately, ensures patient safety.
- Participate in education trainings that are mandatory for accreditation and licensure of the facility.
Benefits
- This position qualifies for shift differentials, with rates varying based on shift time, day of the week, and holidays.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
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