NIGHT SHIFT - Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital - Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Bowen Health•Pierceton, IN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides psychiatric nursing services to Bowen Health patients at our Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital on night shift. Shifts will include Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7p-7:30a. The role involves direct patient care, monitoring, administering medications, patient education, and administrative tasks related to client records and billing.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher in Nursing.
Nursing Licensure in the state of Indiana required.
Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance coverage.
Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks.
Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
At least one (1) year of Healthcare or Psychiatric experience.
Certification as Psychiatric Nurse preferred.
CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) - certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.
BLS (Basic Life Support) and First Aid - certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care, including monitoring vital signs and administering injections.
Maintain CEUs required for continued license/certification.
Maintain credentials with all applicable managed care contracts by completing the necessary paperwork and returning it on a timely basis.
Collaborate with providers and other nursing staff to provide and coordinate patient care.
Monitor, document, and report changes in patient conditions to RN or physician.
Provide instructions on medications, treatment plans, and home care.
Educate patients with chronic disease management, such as diabetes and hypertension.
Enter data in client records, ensuring that data is accurate, complete, and timely.
Prepare client charts for physician appointments, ensuring that charting is as accurate and comprehensive as required.
Track and coordinate data pertinent to patients’ care (i.e., assistance and sample medications, drug utilization evaluations, etc.).
Continue to further education and to remain updated on psychiatric nursing issues by attending continuing education and training courses.
Review all outpatient medication storage and administration locations in all counties for monthly pharmacy review requirements.
Use standard precautions and OSHA guidelines for the disposal of medical waste.
Complete and submit billing documents.
Complete and submit mileage reports.