RN- PT (Days)

Summit BHC•Chester, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to clients and supervises care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift. The RN develops, implements, and evaluates an individual plan of care for each client; assesses and reassesses clients; communicates relevant information with the interdisciplinary team; and reports client concerns and changes in condition to a supervisor and/or provider in a timely manner. This onsite, individual-contributor role is based at Iron Bridge Recovery Center in Chester, Virginia. The RN coordinates care for clients in a behavioral health and recovery setting, supports client safety, maintains accurate medical records, administers and monitors medications, and participates in treatment-team and unit activities. The position is listed as part-time, days.

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 and de-escalation and restraint certification are required; 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 within 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.
First aid, if required by state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ physical and behavioral health needs and ongoing status; develop and implement nursing care plans and communicate findings to providers promptly.
Ensure nursing treatment plans address assessed needs and complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Obtain provider orders accurately, document them, and transcribe and review orders for required elements and compliance with policies and procedures.
Administer medications accurately using at least two client 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 client status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, and medication responses.
Complete admission and discharge processes accurately and efficiently as directed.
Coordinate with the treatment team regarding 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 relevant to client care.
Monitor client acuity, census, and staffing needs; escalate coverage needs to a supervisor or Charge RN.
Complete thorough and accurate documentation for assigned clients each shift, complete client assignment sheets daily, and carry out assigned tasks.
Provide thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.
Supervise care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.
Maintain client safety while providing and coordinating nursing care.