FT RN Day

Summit BHC•New Deal, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to clients and supervises care, treatment, and services delivered 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 appropriate information to the interdisciplinary team; and promptly reports client concerns or changes in condition to a supervisor or provider. This onsite role coordinates and documents client care, administers medications, supports treatment planning and admission and discharge processes, educates clients and families, and collaborates with the treatment team to ensure client safety and continuity of care. It is an individual-contributor position.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
Valid, current RN license from the state or a compact state, where applicable.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification 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 within the clinical area served by the facility is preferred.
Experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or addiction recovery environment is preferred.
Certification in Psychiatric Nursing is preferred.
First aid may be required depending on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess clients’ 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 tailored to assessed needs; complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Supervise and coordinate care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other assigned staff.
Obtain, accurately document, transcribe, and review provider orders for completeness and appropriateness in accordance with policies and procedures.
Administer medications accurately using at least two client identifiers, and 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 laboratory results, and medication responses.
Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
Confer regularly with the treatment team and participate in unit activities such as 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 needed for optimal care.
Monitor client acuity, census, and staffing needs, and escalate coverage needs to the supervisor or Charge RN.
Complete thorough and accurate documentation for all assigned clients each shift, complete daily client assignment sheets, and carry out assigned tasks.
Provide thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.
Maintain client safety at all times.