RN PRN (Float)

Summit BHC•Santa Teresa, NM

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients and supervises care, treatment, and services delivered by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift. The role develops, implements, and evaluates individual plans of care; assesses and reassesses patients; communicates relevant information with the interdisciplinary team; and promptly reports patient concerns and changes in condition to a supervisor or physician. The position is onsite at Peak Behavioral Health in Santa Teresa, New Mexico, and is an individual-contributor role.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area served 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

Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and status on an ongoing basis, and communicate findings to providers in a timely manner.
Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans specific to assessed needs; complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Coordinate patient care and supervise care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.
Maintain medical records and complete thorough, accurate documentation for each patient and shift; complete patient assignment sheets daily and carry out assigned tasks.
Obtain provider orders verbally or by telephone, document them appropriately, and transcribe and review orders for required elements and compliance with policy and procedure.
Administer medications as ordered using at least two patient identifiers; assess and document the effects of PRN medications.
Maintain accountability for the administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
Notify providers of significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, and medication responses.
Complete admission and discharge processes accurately and efficiently as directed.
Communicate and confer regularly with the treatment team about patient care; participate in unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, and unit meetings.
Educate patients, families, and coworkers about medication use and maintenance, common side effects, patient rights, and other topics needed for optimal patient care.
Monitor patient acuity, census, and staffing needs, and escalate coverage needs to the supervisor or Charge RN.
Provide thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.