Registered Nurse - (Sa/Sun)

NANA Healthcare Management, LLC•Dunwoody, GA

5d•$38 - $44

About The Position

Dunwoody Behavioral Healthcare, LLC is an evidence-based, client-centered treatment program that offers clients with all levels of need therapeutic interventions in an environment that is warm and welcoming. DBHC offers PHP, Day and evening IOP, and Residential treatment so that clients can receive care that meets them where they are at and helps them "Be the great person they were always meant to be." We are looking for RN’s who thrive in a team-based, client-centric environment. Is this you? Read on! Pay Rate: $38 - $44 hourly Type: Part Time - Weekends

Requirements

A minimum of a Bachelor of Nursing.
A minimum of 1 years’ experience working with mental health patients in a chemical dependency/psychiatric setting, in a partial hospitalization and/or outpatient setting preferred.
Licensed to practice nursing in the appropriate state and maintains current licensure per state requirements.
Maintains current CPR certification.
Current (five-years) of no felonies or substance abuse convictions.
Medication education

Responsibilities

Conducts nursing assessments and monitoring of patients
Assists with medication management
Ensures Universal Precautions of the unit.
Facilitates health education groups including General Health Education, Medication/Drug Interactions.
Observe and assess patients for clinical signs and symptoms and follow prescribed courses of treatment.
Determines and implements specific protocols as designated by the Director of Nursing /Clinical Director.
Attends and participates in all “in-service” functions.
Effectively communicates concerns about patient health to the Director of Nursing and follows up as necessary.
Under the supervision of the Director of Nursing /Clinical Director, assists in educating patients about health problems and medical care.
Facilitates medication education for new patients and for all other patients starting new medications.
Meets with therapists to provide information about patient medical problems.
Assists the treatment team in incorporating medical issues into treatment planning.
Takes verbal orders from the Director of Nursing or Clinical Director, documents them in the patient record and carries them out accurately and professionally.
Provides routine nursing care under the supervision of the Clinical Liaison/Medical Director.
Participate in regular meetings with the Director of Nursing to discuss specific patient problems.
Participates in Performance Improvement, Utilization Review, Fire & Disaster Committees, and others as requested.
Attends in-service education programs as assigned to learn new forms, procedures, developmental skills, etc.
Functions well as a team member and contribute positively to the morale of staff.
Maintains up-to-date training in CPR, First Aid, Crisis Intervention, Infection Control, Fire Safety, and other areas mandated by organizational policies.
Communicates effectively with other staff members and demonstrates the ability to work as a team member.
Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability, responding positively to changing situations in the work setting.
Demonstrates willingness to accept responsibility.
Completes all tasks with concern for work quality.