Registered Nurse Savannah, GA

Nitelines Usa•Savannah, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

NiteLines USA is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing services at Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah in Savannah, Georgia. The role includes patient screening, assessment, treatment, medication administration, documentation, and support for patient care operations in a hospital setting. Nurses work with medical, administrative, behavioral health, security, and other staff to coordinate care, treatment planning, transfers, and discharges. The listed pay rate is $50.00 per hour. Shifts are 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM.

Requirements

Valid Registered Nurse license.
Basic Life Support (BLS).
At least one year of psychiatric experience.
Work experience in mental health, acute care, or co-occurring mental health settings.
Basic office equipment skills, including use of a copier and fax machine, and computer literacy.
Experience with data or word-processing applications such as Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Access, and Word.
Experience working with an Electronic Health Record Management System.

Responsibilities

Conduct vital sign screenings and monitor patient vitals.
Provide urgent care assessments and treatment.
Complete admission nursing assessments, including initial assessments, health histories, risk assessments, and routine laboratory studies as indicated or directed, within two hours of a patient's arrival.
Conduct routine physical examinations when patients enter the department hospital site.
Perform visual and audiological screenings, tuberculosis (TB), HIV, and Hepatitis C screenings, and pregnancy testing as indicated within 24 hours of admission; read TB tests within 48 hours and enter results in the electronic medical record or physical chart as indicated or directed.
Administer prescribed medications, including subcutaneous injections, and monitor medication use according to physicians' orders.
Transcribe orders to the appropriate Medication Administration Record.
Order medications from the pharmacy, check their accuracy upon receipt, and store them securely.
Document nursing encounters, notes, and observations of physical or behavioral signs and symptoms in patient records.
Use approved techniques to prevent and safely manage aggressive behaviors.
Coordinate with community-based mental health providers, hospitals, and other entities to support continuity of care, including transfers and bed information.
Prepare patient information for transfers and discharges.
Provide treatment and medications in emergencies in accordance with medical services and nursing treatment protocols.
Participate in disaster drills and emergency preparedness training, and respond to hospital codes as appropriate.
Work as part of a cross-functional team that may include administrative staff, medical records staff, mental health technicians, substance use disorder clinicians, security, interns, and doctors.
Participate with a multidisciplinary team in developing and revising treatment plans and discharge plans.
Perform general clerical duties supporting patient recordkeeping and clinical operations.
Maintain patient care standards consistent with Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and department policies.
Properly dispose of used hypodermic apparatus and biohazard waste.
Attend work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with the supplier leave policy and perform other duties as assigned.