Registered Nurse (part-time)

Summit BHC•Leland, NC

3d•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 nurse develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care; assesses and reassesses patients; communicates relevant information with the interdisciplinary team; and promptly reports patient concerns and changes in condition to a supervisor or physician. This is an onsite, part-time position scheduled for two 12-hour shifts per week, from 7:00 to 7:00. The role is an individual contributor. One or more years of nursing experience in the facility’s clinical area and experience in behavioral health, psychiatric care, or addiction recovery are preferred. Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
CPR certification required.
De-escalation and restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
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.
Certification in Psychiatric Nursing.
First aid, which may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records, and educate patients and families while ensuring patient safety.
Assess patient status on an ongoing basis and communicate findings to providers promptly.
Ensure nursing treatment plans address assessed needs and complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Obtain provider orders accurately, document them appropriately, and transcribe and review orders for required elements and compliance with policies and procedures.
Administer medications accurately 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 the administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
Confer regularly with the treatment team about patient care and participate in unit activities, including therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, and unit meetings.
Educate and explain medication use and maintenance, common side effects, patients’ rights, and other topics to patients, families, and coworkers as needed for optimal care.
Monitor patient acuity, census, and staffing needs, and escalate coverage needs to the supervisor or Charge RN.
Complete thorough and accurate documentation for all patients each shift, complete patient assignment sheets daily, and carry out assigned tasks.
Provide thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.