Registered Nurse - Perdiem

Acadia•Río Piedras, PR

About The Position

This position involves providing and coordinating patient care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records. The Registered Nurse will educate patients and their families about various health conditions and provide nursing care within the scope of practice defined by state regulations and facility policies. Key responsibilities include transcribing physician's orders, ongoing patient assessment, notifying physicians of significant changes in patient status, and completing nursing treatment plans. The role also requires demonstrating knowledge of universal precautions, accurate medication administration, and maintaining therapeutic relationships with patients.

Requirements

Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
One year of nursing experience
CPR certification required
De-escalation and restraint certification required

Nice To Haves

Previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
Develop and implement nursing care plans.
Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.