Registered Nurse - FT Days

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP•Battle Creek, MI

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse interacts with residents during the shift and assists staff in meeting residents’ functional needs while helping maintain a safe, therapeutic environment. The RN takes physician orders; prepares and administers medications; assesses and documents residents’ conditions; and facilitates physician-ordered diagnostic or medical services. The role includes comprehensive nursing assessments, medication administration and security, coordination with pharmacies and laboratories, communication with the clinical team, resident and family education, and timely documentation in the Best Notes electronic charting system. The RN also supports admissions, transfers, and discharges and coordinates the facility infection-control program.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
State license as a Registered Nurse.
Knowledge of current nursing procedures, the nursing process, medications, and their correct administration.
Knowledge of human development across the life span.
Valid CPR/BLS certification.
Valid State Driver’s License.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience as a Registered Nurse.
At least one year of psychiatric nursing experience.

Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments of residents’ needs, problems, capabilities, and limitations.
Record and transcribe physicians’ written and verbal orders, and carry out or delegate STAT orders immediately.
Communicate observations and recommendations to clinical team members and contribute to residents’ plans of care and the treatment-team process.
Identify abnormal diagnostic data and bring it to the attending physician’s attention.
Document medication administration, including PRN medications, according to established policies and procedures.
Coordinate pharmacy and laboratory orders, delivery, and refills with appropriate vendors.
Secure controlled medications and monitor their administration and accurate recording of use.
Administer medications according to physician orders and the medication administration record, including injections such as Tubersol PPD readings, long-acting antipsychotics, and other ordered intramuscular injections.
Help structure and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with other staff.
Document observations in nursing assessments and weekly notes in Best Notes in a timely manner and in accordance with facility policy; ensure documentation reflects the Master Treatment Plan and ongoing assessment of resident behaviors and feelings.
Prepare residents for home passes or discharge through individualized counseling and instruction, providing written instructions when needed.
Educate residents and families about medications, side effects, contraindications, and physical symptoms through individual and group counseling.
Review clinical records for accuracy and quality documentation.
Assist with coordinating admissions, transfers, and discharges to support effective communication and flow.
Coordinate the facility infection-control program and ensure staff and residents meet policy and procedure requirements.
Attend work as scheduled and notify the supervisor of absences.
Adapt to changes in facility functions, management styles, and routines.
Follow company ethics, conduct, and conflict-of-interest policies, as well as facility policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Maintain a positive attitude and work as a team player with the treatment team.
Perform other duties as assigned.