RN Day Shift

Summit BHC•Las Cruces, NM

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to clients at Las Cruces Recovery Center and supervises care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift. The RN assesses and reassesses clients, develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care, communicates relevant information with the interdisciplinary team, and promptly reports client concerns or changes in condition to a supervisor or provider. This is an onsite, individual-contributor position in Las Cruces, New Mexico. The facility offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
Current valid RN license from the state or a compact state, where applicable.
CPR certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
De-escalation and restraint certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting.
Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided 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

Provide and coordinate care by assessing clients’ physical and behavioral health needs, developing and implementing nursing care plans, maintaining medical records, educating clients and families, and ensuring client safety.
Assess clients’ 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 appropriately, and transcribe and review orders for required elements in accordance with policy and procedures.
Administer medications accurately as ordered, using at least two client identifiers.
Notify providers of significant changes in client status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, and responses to medications.
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.
Regularly confer with the treatment team about client care and participate in unit activities, including therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, and unit meetings.
Educate clients, families, and coworkers about medication use and maintenance, common side effects, client rights, and other topics needed for optimal client care.
Monitor client acuity, census, and staffing needs, and escalate coverage needs to the supervisor or Charge RN.
Complete thorough and accurate documentation for clients on each shift, complete client assignment sheets daily, and carry out assigned tasks.
Communicate thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff and supervisors.
Supervise care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.