Registered Nurse- PRN

Rogers Behavioral Health•Atlanta, GA

21d

About The Position

The Registered Nurse performs professional nursing activities to help patients achieve or regain and maintain maximum physical, emotional, and social functioning. Practice is governed by the Nurse Practice Act, applicable state administrative code, professional nursing standards, and Rogers Memorial Hospital policies and procedures. The nurse consults with other health team members as needed and works with Patient Accounts to provide patient information for compliance with federal and state statutes. The role includes assessing patients, developing and updating plans of care, administering and monitoring medications, implementing age-appropriate interventions and education, and responding to changes in patient condition. The nurse advocates for patients, protects their rights and confidentiality, involves support systems when appropriate, and coordinates care with patients, families, and multidisciplinary teams. The position also includes unit leadership and charge nurse duties, staff supervision and delegation, participation in quality improvement and committees, adherence to regulatory and safety standards, and ongoing professional development. This is a PRN position providing as-needed coverage when the clinic is open Monday through Friday, with no set hours or consistent days.

Requirements

Current Registered Nurse license in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in the state of employment.
American Health Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification, or ability to obtain it within 30 days of hire; recertification is required every two years.
Formal training in management of the aggressive patient within 60 days of hire; annual recertification is required.
Employees in Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS §40 must have psychiatric nursing training, including training working with children with mental health disorders, or one year of clinical experience working with these children.
Ability to meet the position’s nursing practice, patient care, documentation, communication, safety, and professional accountability responsibilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
Previous psychiatric experience with children, adolescents, and adults.
Qualified medical professional (QMP) designation, if required by the Hospital; competency is assessed and may be renewed at least annually.

Responsibilities

Complete initial assessments and document required information, including admission data, patient strengths and limitations, cultural and spiritual factors, discharge needs, physical status, medication history, and age-specific needs.
Involve patient support systems in assessment and care when appropriate, and document relevant interactions and information.
Advocate for patients by explaining rights, obtaining required signatures and consents, protecting privacy and confidentiality, and assisting with orientation.
Follow unit safety and admission procedures, including gown and contraband searches, while responding sensitively to patient and family stressors.
Develop, implement, review, and update treatment plans and nursing documentation; participate in care planning and conferences and represent the nursing component of care.
Review assessment, observation, physical, diagnostic, and laboratory data; follow up with physicians and identify risks such as falls, self-harm, suicidality, or assaultive behavior.
Assess changes in patient status and document appropriate interventions.
Administer medications safely, accurately transcribe and implement physician orders, monitor medication effects and adverse reactions, and provide medication education.
Recognize changes or instability in patient condition and intervene appropriately, including using de-escalation techniques and identifying withdrawal, medication-related syndromes, or significant cardiac and respiratory symptoms.
Identify patient and family education needs, deliver age-appropriate teaching, and document education in the patient record and treatment plan.
Organize and implement patient care according to patient priorities, established care plans, hospital policies, unit standards, and age-specific and cultural needs.
As requested and if designated as a qualified medical professional, ensure relevant admissions, transfers, and patient care activities comply with EMTALA and associated regulations.
Follow nursing practice, patient care, safety, and infection-control standards; participate in continuing education and required in-services.
Participate in performance improvement and help develop and implement unit standards of care, identify system or resource issues, and suggest solutions.
Participate in unit-based committees or projects and take project leadership when applicable.
Perform charge nurse functions, including coordinating unit activities, leading in crises, facilitating admissions, communicating unit needs, managing the therapeutic milieu, planning assignments, and maintaining an orderly unit.
Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs and psychiatric technicians in accordance with their preparation and abilities; maintain a primary caseload and direct patient care.
Provide acuity monitors to Patient Accounts to support accurate billing.
Pursue professional development, discuss work improvement goals with the Clinical Services Manager, and seek projects or additional tasks based on unit needs.
Promote hospital and department goals, maintain policies and procedures, and support applicable external regulatory requirements.
Participate in hospital committees, performance improvement teams, projects, and meetings as directed.
Maintain punctuality, preparedness, effective communication, organization, professional conduct, accountability, and respectful interactions with patients, families, colleagues, and others.
Comply with hospital policies and procedures, including Human Resources, Infection Control, and Employee Health requirements; support staffing changes and accept reassignment as patient care needs require.