Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health - Rappahannock General Hospital - PRN
About The Position
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) at Rappahannock General Hospital is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients in the Adult Behavioral Health Unit. The nurse uses organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status, implement clinical nursing interventions, apply a diverse medical skillset, develop and perform patient care plans to improve outcomes, and help ensure a safe and therapeutic environment. The role includes direct patient care under the provider’s prescribed plan of care and within nursing scope of practice, monitoring patient progress and recovery, documenting and reporting changes in condition, administering medications and IV fluids, and providing wound and personal hygiene care. The nurse also interviews patients and their families or significant others to inform treatment planning, assesses for additional injuries or complications, provides appropriate treatment, and collaborates with providers and other care professionals.
Requirements
- Current state licensure, or covered compact licensure, as a Registered Nurse (RN).
- One year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse.
- BLS Basic Life Support certification must be obtained from an approved source before direct patient care; ACLS is acceptable in lieu of BLS.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
- Recent Behavioral Health experience.
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training.
- De-Escalation Training.
- BLS certification upon hire.
Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care and nursing scope of practice, while monitoring progress and recovery.
- Assess and document patient conditions and report changes as needed.
- Administer medications, insulin, and IV fluids, documenting care thoroughly.
- Inspect and care for wounds, change dressings, and assist with personal hygiene.
- Use effective interviewing skills to obtain information from patients and/or family or significant others to plan and implement treatment.
- Assess patients for further injuries, infections, bedsores, and other concerns, and provide appropriate treatment.
- Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to support patient outcomes.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, and referral bonuses.
- 403(b) with employer contributions when eligible.
- Medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- HSA/FSA options.
- Life insurance.
- Mental health resources and discounts.
- Paid time off.
- Parental and FMLA leave.
- Short- and long-term disability.
- Backup care for children and elders.
- Tuition assistance.
- Professional development and continuing education support.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
