Registered Nurse-PRN-1

Summit BHC•Harlingen, TX

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients and supervises care, treatment, and services delivered by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift. The nurse develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care; assesses and reassesses patients; communicates relevant information to the interdisciplinary team; and promptly reports patient concerns and changes in condition to a supervisor or physician. This onsite, individual-contributor role is based at Palms Behavioral Health in Harlingen, Texas. The nurse coordinates physical and behavioral health care, maintains records, educates patients and families, and promotes patient safety. Responsibilities include medication administration and security, admission and discharge processes, documentation, collaboration with the treatment team, and effective handoffs.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
Valid current RN license from the state or a compact state, where applicable.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area served by the facility.
Experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or addiction recovery environment.
Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
Certification in Psychiatric Nursing.
First aid, if required by state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
Assess patient status on an ongoing basis and communicate findings to providers in a timely manner.
Ensure nursing treatment plans address assessed needs and complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Obtain, document, transcribe, and review provider orders for accuracy and required elements in accordance with policy and procedures.
Administer ordered medications accurately using at least two patient identifiers.
Notify providers of significant status changes, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, pertinent laboratory results, and medication responses.
Assess and document the effects of PRN medications.
Maintain accountability for the administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
Coordinate with the treatment team and participate in appropriate unit activities, including therapy groups, family meetings, staffing, and unit meetings.
Educate patients, families, and coworkers about medication use and maintenance, common side effects, patient rights, and other topics relevant to patient care.
Monitor patient acuity, census, and staffing needs, and escalate coverage needs to the supervisor or Charge RN.
Complete thorough and accurate documentation for patients on each shift, complete assignment sheets daily, and carry out assigned tasks.
Provide thorough handoff reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.
Supervise care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.