Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN

Northpoint Recovery Holdings•Meridian, ID

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides and oversees medical services for a caseload of adult inpatient behavioral-health patients. The RN coordinates medical treatment planning with the multidisciplinary team, contributes to master treatment and discharge plans, and communicates with support staff, treatment teams, providers, outside agencies, patients, and families about treatment and safety matters. The role is performed under the supervision of a Registered Nurse or provider and follows established patient-care protocols, standards, and procedures. The RN must complete related documentation professionally and on time. This is a PRN position at Northpoint Idaho in Meridian, Idaho, with work scheduled as needed on day, swing, or night shifts. Compensation is $34–$42 per hour, plus shift differentials. PRN benefits include sick leave, employee referral bonuses, and a 401(k) retirement plan with employer match.

Requirements

Hold a current, active, unencumbered Registered Nurse license in the state where services are provided.
Be at least 21 years of age.
Hold current CPR, First Aid, and AED certification from a nationally accredited organization.
Have knowledge of computers and electronic medical record systems.
Maintain applicable state licensure requirements throughout employment.
Have the ability and interpersonal skills to work with a diverse population and treat patients in the assigned specialty area.
Demonstrate the ability to maintain strong personal boundaries and build rapport with patients.
Understand and adhere to the ethical standards of the applicable licensure governing board.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of the KIPU electronic medical record system.

Responsibilities

Interact routinely with patients, observe their behaviors, and communicate significant observations to the multidisciplinary team.
Administer medications and provide medication-related education to patients.
Use de-escalation skills around volatile patients to help maintain the safety of patients and others.
Provide admission, orientation, education, and discharge planning to patients, families, and others involved in treatment.
Consult with the multidisciplinary treatment team on treatment plans and discharge planning.
Help maintain a clean, orderly, and safe environment, and report repair or maintenance needs to appropriate staff.
Complete patient admissions and discharges.
Obtain vital signs, monitor symptoms, and document information in patient records.
Comply with applicable laws, regulations, and the scope of licensure.
Monitor patients continuously to assess needs and facilitate medical treatment and interventions.
Document medical assessments, diagnoses, progress notes, roundings, and other treatment-planning items in a timely manner.
Participate actively as a multidisciplinary treatment team member and maintain effective working relationships with employees and peers.
Maintain professional boundaries with patients.
Oversee and participate in facility quality assurance and compliance activities.
Provide medical updates to utilization review and managed-care representatives to coordinate reimbursement of treatment services.
Follow company policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality in accordance with applicable policies, procedures, and standards of care.
Perform other clinically appropriate services and assigned special projects.