DAY 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 day shift.

Requirements

• Associate degree or higher Nursing.
• Nursing Licensure in the state of Indiana required.
• 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.
• 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.

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.

Benefits

• Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000
• Continued education
• Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree