Registered Nurse Part Time Day Shift

Eating Recovery Center•Plano, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides coordinated medical and clinical nursing care to meet the needs of assigned patients within the ERC Pathlight system. The RN partners with an interdisciplinary team to provide quality care and maintain a therapeutic milieu. As a leader of the health care team, the RN provides professional nursing care using sound clinical judgment in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures. The role requires flexibility, effective and efficient care, and respectful treatment of patients, families, and coworkers. On-call shifts may be required based on business needs and applicable labor laws. The position is part-time, with a day-shift schedule of 6:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m., one weekend shift every two weeks, and an on-call shift requirement per month.

Requirements

Active Registered Nurse license in the state where the position is held.
Basic Life Support certification.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
Ability to maintain patient confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with patients in the mental health field.

Responsibilities

Provide nursing services including assessment, care planning, treatment administration, and evaluation of patient responses in accordance with treatment plans.
Perform initial intake assessments for new patients and discharge reconciliation and education.
Place, receive, and complete provider orders according to ERC Pathlight policy.
Administer medications via multiple routes according to policy and provider orders.
Perform phlebotomy, specimen processing, and point-of-care testing according to policy and laboratory vendor protocols.
Place and maintain nasogastric tubes and administer enteral feeding.
Place and maintain intravenous access and administer intravenous fluids.
Perform wound care.
Document direct patient care, monitoring, and observation in the electronic medical record.
Supervise and delegate care to Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurses and Behavioral Health Technicians.
Coordinate with the interdisciplinary treatment team to develop and implement individualized treatment plans.
Ensure care aligns with individualized treatment plans and patient outcome goals.
Participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings about patient progress and clinical interventions.
Document and report patient status and progress to the treatment team.
Participate in training, teaching, and mentoring new nursing department teammates.
Respond to emergencies until emergency medical services arrive.