Registered Nurse (PRN) Nights

NANA Healthcare Management, LLC•Saint Marys, GA

13d•$30 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Saint Mary's Behavioral Health Center, LLC is an evidence-based, client-centered treatment program that offers clients with all levels of need therapeutic interventions in an environment that is warm and welcoming. SMBHC offers Residential treatment so that clients can receive care that meets them where they are at and helps them "Be the great person they were always meant to be." We are looking for RN’s who thrive in a team-based, client-centric environment. Is this you? Read on! Pay Rate: RN $36 – $38/ HR : LPN $30 – $32/ HR Type: PRN Schedule: 7pm – 7am; Weekdays and Weekends. Must work at minimum 2 shifts per month.

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor of Nursing
A minimum of 1 years’ experience working with mental health patients in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, in a partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting preferred
Licensed to practice nursing in the appropriate state and maintains current licensure per state requirements
Maintains current CPR certification
Current (five-years) of no felonies or substance abuse convictions
Medication education

Nice To Haves

experience working with mental health patients in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, in a partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting

Responsibilities

Conducts nursing assessments and monitoring of patients
Assists with medication management
Ensures Universal Precautions of the unit
Facilitates health education groups including General Health Education, Medication/Drug Interactions
Observe and assess patients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow prescribed courses of treatment
Determines and implements specific protocols as designated by the Director of Nursing /Clinical Director
Attends and participates in all “in-service” functions
Effectively communicates concerns about patient health to the Director of Nursing and follows up as necessary
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing /Clinical Director, assists in educating patients about health problems and medical care
Facilitates medication education for new patients and for all other patients starting new medications
Meets with therapists to provide information about patient medical problems
Assists the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning
Takes verbal orders from the Director of Nursing or Clinical Director, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally
Provides routine nursing care under the supervision of the Clinical Liaison/Medical Director
Participate in regular meetings with the Director of Nursing to discuss specific patient problems
Participates in Performance Improvement, Utilization Review, Fire & Disaster Committees, and others as requested
Attends in-service education programs as assigned to learn new forms, procedures, developmental skills, etc
Functions well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff
Maintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas mandated by organizational policies
Communicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team member
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting
Demonstrates willingness to accept responsibility
Completes all tasks with concern for work quality