Registered Nurse

BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SERVICES INC•Compton, CA

53d•$50 - $60

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor/Manager and Director of Nursing Services to coordinate and mange nursing care. Provides direct patient care and supervises LVNs and clinical support staff in order to maintain health, safety and integrity of the patient.

Requirements

Current R.N. California license.
Annual CPR Certification.
Must have valid California driver’s license and liability insurance if driving personal vehicle on BHS business.
Bachelors or Masters degree in nursing, or bachelors in another field with a post-degree certificate in nursing. If applicant does not meet degree requirement when hired, will consider applicants with at least 10 years of experience and current enrollment in degree program.
Vision, hearing, manual dexterity and eye-hand coordination must be adequate for performance of job duties. Able to sit at desk, use keyboard, write and physically perform other job duties. Able to move about the facility to observe clients and staff.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual abilities may be required within certain BHS programs.

Responsibilities

Supervises nursing assessment at intake to identify conditions and problems, initiate the problem list, and create the treatment plan for patients with substance use disorders.
Ongoing assessment of patient needs and updating nursing care plan as related to substance use disorders.
Rounds with the physician to assess patients, receive orders, and note specialized patient care requirements.
Ensures that physician’s orders are transcribed and carried out.
Acts as a liaison between physician and patient care team.
Responsible for submitting reports i.e. Q.A. reports, infection control, pharmacy error reports.
Make presentations and facilitate educational groups & sessions.
Monitor and document withdrawal symptoms; train other staff as needed.
Provides leadership for staff. Delegates responsibilities within scope of personnel abilities.
Provides and coordinates clinical learning experiences.
May be responsible for preparing monthly schedule to provide adequate nursing coverage.
Guides, directs, and trains staff members regarding patient care, problem solving, and decision-making.
Teach and monitor patients and staff for compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols.
Coordinate other healthcare needs of the patient outside the facility.
Assigns patient care assignments.
Will perform other duties as assigned.