Registered Nurse - PRN - Psychiatric Subacute
About The Position
Volunteers of America, Utah is hiring a PRN Registered Nurse for its 20-bed psychiatric subacute facility at Creekside Stabilization Center in Murray, Utah. The facility provides 24-hour, medically monitored care for adults transitioning from psychiatric hospital or state hospital care, or stepping up from outpatient care. Some patients require detox support; admissions are voluntary, and the expected stay is about five days. Working with the team APRN, the Registered Nurse organizes and manages medication administration, delivers medication and medical services, and provides treatment, rehabilitation, and support. The nurse monitors clients’ health and medication safety, supports stabilization and transitions to less restrictive care, and coordinates with the treatment team and other medical professionals. This is a PRN and part-time role with 12-hour shifts. Weekend overnight availability is preferred. Nurses must also be available for on-call coverage when scheduled staff cannot be replaced; current on-call assignments are expected to be about five to six days per month. On-call pay is $3 per hour, and called-in hours are paid at the regular rate. Night shifts receive an additional $2 per hour.
Requirements
- Current Utah RN license.
- Demonstrated crisis intervention skills.
- Sound judgment within the scope of the position, including the ability to maintain professional boundaries, confidentiality, and agency policies.
- Ability to maintain professionalism and adapt to change.
- Organized, detail-oriented, and self-directed.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Computer literacy, including Microsoft Office.
- Ability to interact professionally with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public.
- Willingness to accept supervision and direction.
- Ability to become CPR and First Aid certified.
- At least 21 years old.
- Ability to pass a Utah DHHS Office of Licensing background screening and pre-employment drug screen, and maintain eligible/pass determination through DHHS continuous background monitoring.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a psychiatric hospital, subacute, or other medically monitored psychiatric setting.
- Experience managing alcohol or opioid withdrawal.
- Experience monitoring patients on lithium, clozapine, or other medications that require lab monitoring.
- Experience working with individuals who have serious mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
Responsibilities
- Manage the medication system with the team psychiatrist or APRN, including administering medications and medical services.
- Arrange required lab work, complete medication-system documentation, and keep clients current on labs as needed.
- Screen and monitor clients for medical problems and medication side effects, and educate clients and team members about side effects.
- Monitor withdrawal for patients with a detox component, including completing CIWA-Ar and COWS assessments.
- Monitor medication safety for QTc, lithium, valproate, and clozapine, and check for drug interactions.
- Screen new admissions for high-risk factors, complete initial assessments, and assist with intake processes.
- Complete medical and medication reconciliation for patients transferring from psychiatric hospitals.
- Coordinate services with other medical professionals, including pharmacy staff, medication representatives, and treatment providers.
- Help clients develop strategies for taking medications as prescribed, such as reminders and individualized routines.
- Support discharge and step-down planning with the team and receiving providers.
- Complete timely, accurate documentation that meets program requirements.
- Participate in daily staff meetings and treatment planning reviews.
- Train staff, clients, and others on health and medication topics as needed.
- Attend work on a regular and predictable basis.
- Maintain professional relationships with referral sources, community figures, and other professionals.
- Maintain professional skills and continuing education requirements through approved conferences, workshops, courses, and professional reading.
- Follow Utah laws on confidentiality and mandatory reporting, professional standards, and agency clinical policies and procedures.
- Stay current on behavioral health trends, including comorbid mental health issues, psychopharmacology advances, and evidence-based practices.
- Perform other functions as necessary or assigned.
Benefits
- 403(b) retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
- Employee Assistance Program for all employees.
- Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off.
- $3 per hour for each on-call hour.
- Regular rate of pay for hours worked when called in.
- Additional $2 per hour for night shifts.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Education Level
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