RN/FT - Days

Summit BHC•Bettendorf, IA

8d•$40 - $50•Onsite

About The Position

Eagle View Behavioral Health is hiring full-time registered nurses for an onsite role in Bettendorf, Iowa. The schedule is three 12-hour shifts per week, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. Base pay is $40–$50 per hour, plus shift differential. New graduates are welcome. The position is an individual-contributor role focused on coordinating patient care in an acute behavioral health setting. The nurse assesses patients’ physical and behavioral health needs, develops and implements care plans, maintains medical records, and educates patients and families while ensuring patient safety. A comprehensive benefits package, PTO, and complimentary continuing education are offered.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
Current, valid RN license from the state or a compact state, where applicable.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification; 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 in 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.
New graduates are welcome.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and status on an ongoing basis; communicate findings to providers in a timely manner.
Develop and implement nursing care plans, ensuring treatment plans address assessed needs and the initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
Obtain provider orders accurately, document them, and transcribe and review orders for required elements and compliance with policies and procedures.
Administer medications as ordered using at least two patient identifiers; assess and document the effects of PRN medications.
Notify providers of significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, and medication responses.
Maintain accountability for the administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
Coordinate 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 necessary for optimal patient care.
Monitor patient acuity, census, and staffing needs; escalate coverage needs to the supervisor or Charge RN.
Complete thorough and accurate documentation for each patient on each shift, complete assignment sheets daily, and carry out assigned tasks.
Provide thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.