Registered Nurse - Nightshift

Summit BHC

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients and supervises care, treatment, and services delivered by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift. The nurse develops, implements, and evaluates individual plans of care; assesses and reassesses patients; communicates relevant information to the interdisciplinary team; and promptly reports patient concerns and changes in condition to a supervisor or physician. The role coordinates physical and behavioral health care, maintains medical records, educates patients and families, and supports patient safety. Responsibilities also include medication administration and oversight, documentation, admissions and discharges, communication with the treatment team, monitoring unit acuity and staffing needs, and providing emergency-services coverage when needed.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
A valid current RN license from the state or a compact state, where applicable.
CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of nursing experience in the clinical area served by the facility.
Experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or addiction recovery environment.
Certification in Psychiatric Nursing.
First aid, if required by state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and develop, implement, and evaluate nursing care plans.
Conduct ongoing patient assessments and document pertinent information.
Ensure nursing treatment plans address assessed needs and complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Receive, transcribe, review, and document physician orders accurately and according to policy.
Administer medications accurately, document controlled-substance counts, monitor medication effects and lab results, and adjust medications under provider supervision as needed.
Notify physicians of significant changes in patient status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, and medication responses.
Supervise patient self-administration of medications using two forms of patient identification, and document and report scheduled and PRN medication effects.
Maintain accountability for the administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
Complete admission and discharge processes accurately and efficiently.
Coordinate with the treatment team about patient care and participate in unit activities, including therapy groups, family meetings, staffing, and unit meetings as appropriate.
Educate patients, families, and co-workers about medication use and maintenance, common side effects, patients’ rights, and other relevant care topics.
Monitor patient acuity, census, and staffing needs, and arrange coverage according to established guidelines.
Complete accurate documentation for patients on each shift, ensure daily patient assignment sheets are completed, and carry out assigned tasks.
Give a thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physicians.
Provide coverage in emergency services as needed.