Registered Nurse - Day Shift

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Sevierville, TN

9d•$36 - $39•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works with clients and team members throughout the shift, helping direct care staff meet clients’ functional needs and collaborating with the team to maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The role provides medical care by taking physician orders, preparing and administering medications, assessing and documenting clients’ health and mental status, and coordinating health and medical services in accordance with physician orders. The position is at Smoky Mountain Lodge, a residential psychiatric treatment center in Sevierville, Tennessee. The scheduled day shift is 6 a.m. to 6 p.m., with rotating days off. The RN works closely with facility leadership, the Director of Nursing, Medical Director, medical and clinical teams, direct care staff, and quality and compliance team members. External contacts may include clients, third-party providers, pharmacies, laboratories, suppliers, and vendors. The stated compensation range is $36.00–$39.00 per hour, depending on experience, education, and location. Pasadena Villa describes a collaborative environment dedicated to clinical excellence and offers multiple career development pathways and company-supported continuing education and certification.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current state license as a Registered Nurse.
Knowledge of current nursing procedures, the nursing process, medications, and their correct administration.
Knowledge of human development across the life span.
Valid CPR/BLS certification.
Valid state driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Registered Nurse is preferred.
At least one year of psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive nursing assessments to identify clients’ medical needs, capabilities, and limitations.
Record and transcribe physicians’ written and verbal orders, conducting or delegating STAT orders immediately as needed.
Communicate observations and recommendations concerning clients’ plans of care and contribute to the treatment team process as needed.
Identify abnormal diagnostic data and bring it to the attending physician’s attention.
Document medication administration according to established policies and procedures.
Coordinate pharmacy and laboratory orders, delivery, and refills with appropriate vendors as needed.
Maintain responsibility for the security of controlled medications and monitor their administration and accurate recording.
Administer medications and injections according to physician orders and the medication administration record.
Collect blood, urine, and other laboratory samples as ordered by medical providers.
Help provide, structure, and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
Document observations in nursing assessments and daily notes in the electronic charting system, in a timely manner and in accordance with facility policy and the medical record and treatment plan.
Document ongoing assessments of client behaviors and presentation and report concerns to team members promptly.
Complete incident reports in accordance with established policy and procedure.
Prepare clients for discharge and provide clear, individualized medication instructions, including written instructions if needed.
Educate clients and families about medications, side effects, contraindications, and physical symptoms.
Assist with coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges to support smooth communication and workflow.
Follow the facility Code of Ethics and corporate compliance guidelines.
Conduct chart audits according to program policy timelines when requested.
Arrive to work on time, minimize missed shifts, and promptly notify a supervisor when absent.
Adapt to changes in facility operations, management styles, and routines.
Follow facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Collaborate with team members to consistently meet client needs and provide a high level of customer service.
Attend and complete required training within assigned time frames.
Perform other duties as assigned.