PT RN (Nights & Weekends)

Summit BHC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to clients at Great Oaks Recovery Center, supervising care, treatment, and services delivered by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift. The role includes developing, implementing, and evaluating individual plans of care; assessing and reassessing clients; communicating relevant information to the interdisciplinary team; and promptly reporting client concerns or changes in condition to a supervisor or provider. This is an onsite, individual-contributor position serving a behavioral health and recovery setting.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
Valid current RN license from the state or a compact state, where applicable.
CPR certification required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
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 of service provided 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 clients’ physical and behavioral health needs and status on an ongoing basis, and communicate findings promptly to providers.
Develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans specific to assessed needs; complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Maintain medical records and ensure thorough, accurate documentation for all assigned clients on each shift; complete client assignment sheets daily and carry out assigned tasks.
Obtain provider orders accurately, document them appropriately, and transcribe and review orders to ensure all required elements are present and appropriate under policies and procedures.
Administer medications accurately using at least two client identifiers, and maintain accountability for medication administration, recording, control, and security, including narcotics.
Notify providers of significant changes in client status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, and responses to medications.
Assess and document the effects of PRN medications.
Complete admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
Coordinate and supervise care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.
Communicate and confer regularly with the treatment team regarding client care; participate in unit activities, therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, and unit meetings.
Educate and explain medication use and maintenance, common side effects, client rights, and other topics to clients, families, and coworkers as needed for optimal care.
Monitor client acuity, census, and staffing needs, and escalate coverage needs to a supervisor or Charge RN.
Provide thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.
Ensure client safety at all times.