Registered Nurse I
About The Position
Assesses physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients within the health care unit and, as necessary, in the housing units. Applies knowledge of available resources in obtaining a health history and in assessment process. Provides a written assessment of the patient on admission, during confinement, and on discharge as requested. Summarizes assessment data and makes a triage decision which is documented and communicated to other patient care providers. Plans an individual treatment program. Utilize available treatment protocols as written by the psychiatrist. Utilizes referral process to appropriate providers as necessary. Applies knowledge and utilizes available resources in planning care and patient teaching. Consults as necessary with nurses, physicians, correctional officers, etc. Implements individual treatment programs in the health care unit and, as necessary, in the housing units. Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established policies and procedures. Intervenes with proper technique, procedures and safety precautions to meet the individual needs of patients. Implements mental health plans through the administering of medications in accordance with physician’s orders. Intervenes by administering medications according to proper techniques and procedures, including IV therapy and all other approved routes of administration. Utilizes pharmacology knowledge and available resources to include drug reaction and overdose in administering medications. Implements mental health plans through obtaining diagnostic tests in accordance with physician’s orders. Intervenes by obtaining the body fluids specimens using proper techniques and procedures. Implements treatment plans as ordered by the physician or appropriate therapist. Intervenes with proper techniques / procedures and available resources. Implements nutrition and therapeutic diet plans as ordered by physicians. Intervenes by using established therapeutic diet plan referral processes. Utilizes knowledge and available resources for nutrition and therapeutic diets as established by facility. Documents nursing encounters, utilizing the SOAP form of charting as required. Communicates information to other nursing staff, physicians, medical unit supervisory personnel, correctional officers and department heads. Respects the dignity and confidentiality of patients.
Requirements
- Registered Nurse I
- Knowledge of available resources for health history and assessment.
- Ability to plan individual treatment programs.
- Ability to utilize referral processes.
- Ability to plan care and patient teaching.
- Ability to consult with nurses, physicians, and correctional officers.
- Ability to implement clinical and technical aspects of care.
- Ability to intervene with proper technique, procedures, and safety precautions.
- Ability to administer medications, including IV therapy.
- Knowledge of pharmacology, drug reactions, and overdose.
- Ability to obtain diagnostic tests and body fluid specimens.
- Ability to implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans.
- Proficiency in SOAP charting.
- Strong communication skills.
- Respect for patient dignity and confidentiality.
Responsibilities
- Assess physical, psychological, and social dimensions of patients.
- Obtain health history and perform assessments.
- Provide written patient assessments on admission, during confinement, and on discharge.
- Summarize assessment data and make documented triage decisions.
- Plan individual treatment programs utilizing available protocols.
- Utilize referral processes to appropriate providers.
- Plan care and patient teaching using available resources.
- Consult with nurses, physicians, and correctional officers.
- Implement individual treatment programs in the health care and housing units.
- Implement clinical and technical aspects of care according to policies and procedures.
- Administer medications in accordance with physician's orders, including IV therapy.
- Obtain diagnostic tests as ordered by physicians.
- Obtain body fluid specimens using proper techniques.
- Implement treatment plans as ordered by physicians or therapists.
- Implement nutrition and therapeutic diet plans as ordered by physicians.
- Document nursing encounters using the SOAP form of charting.
- Communicate information to nursing staff, physicians, supervisory personnel, correctional officers, and department heads.
- Respect patient dignity and confidentiality.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
