RN- PRN

Summit BHC•Middleton, WI

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients at Miramont Behavioral Health, supervises care and services delivered by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift, and develops, implements, and evaluates individual plans of care. The role includes assessing and reassessing patients, communicating with the interdisciplinary team, and promptly reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to a supervisor or physician. The nurse coordinates care for patients' physical and behavioral health needs, maintains medical records, educates patients and families, and promotes patient safety. Responsibilities include assessing patient status, implementing treatment plans, administering and documenting medications, managing provider orders, completing admission and discharge processes, collaborating with the treatment team, monitoring staffing and patient acuity, and ensuring accurate documentation and handoffs. The position is onsite and is an individual-contributor role.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
Valid current RN license from the state or a compact state, where applicable.
CPR and 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 in 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 patients' status on an ongoing basis and communicate findings to providers in a timely manner.
Ensure nursing treatment plans address assessed needs and complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Obtain provider orders accurately, document them, and transcribe and review orders for completeness and appropriateness in accordance with policy and procedure.
Administer medications accurately 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 and participate in unit activities, including therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, and unit meetings.
Educate patients, families, and coworkers about medication use and maintenance, common side effects, patients' rights, and other topics needed for optimal care.
Monitor patient acuity, census, and staffing needs, and escalate coverage needs to a supervisor or Charge RN.
Complete thorough and accurate patient documentation each shift, ensure assignment sheets are completed daily, and carry out assigned tasks.
Provide thorough handoff reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.
Supervise care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.