RN - Day Unit 400

Summit BHC•Santa Teresa, NM

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients in an acute psychiatric setting and supervises care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift. The RN develops, implements, and evaluates an individual plan of care for each patient; assesses and reassesses patients; communicates relevant information to the interdisciplinary team; and reports patient concerns and changes in condition to a supervisor or physician in a timely manner. The role includes coordinating physical and behavioral health care, administering and monitoring medications, maintaining accurate medical records, supporting admission and discharge processes, and educating patients, families, and coworkers. The position is onsite at the facility and is an individual contributor.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by the facility.
Experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or addiction recovery environment.
Certification in Psychiatric Nursing.
First aid, where required by state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
Supervise care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.
Assess patients’ status on an ongoing basis and promptly communicate findings to providers.
Ensure nursing treatment plans address assessed needs and complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Obtain, document, transcribe, and review provider orders accurately and in accordance with policy and procedures.
Administer medications as ordered using at least two patient identifiers.
Notify providers of significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, and medication responses.
Assess and document the effects of PRN medications.
Maintain accountability for medication administration, recording, control, and security, including narcotics.
Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
Confer regularly 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, patients’ rights, and other topics relevant to patient care.
Monitor patient acuity, census, and staffing needs and escalate coverage needs to a supervisor or Charge RN.
Complete thorough and accurate patient documentation each shift, complete daily patient assignment sheets, and carry out assigned tasks.
Provide thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.
Maintain patient safety at all times.