RN/FT/PM

Summit BHC•Middleton, WI

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 role develops, implements, and evaluates individualized 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. This position coordinates physical and behavioral health care, maintains medical records, educates patients and families, and promotes patient safety. It includes medication administration and accountability, admission and discharge processes, ongoing assessment and documentation, collaboration with the treatment team, and communication of hand-off reports. The position is an individual contributor and is onsite at Miramont Behavioral Health in Middleton, Wisconsin.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
Current, valid RN license from the state or a compact state, where applicable.
CPR certification and de-escalation and restraint certification are required; training is available upon hire and offered by the facility.
Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting.
Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.

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, if required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and ongoing status; develop and implement nursing care plans and communicate findings to providers in a timely manner.
Ensure nursing treatment plans address assessed needs and complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Obtain provider orders accurately, document them appropriately, and transcribe and review orders for required elements and compliance with policy and procedures.
Administer medications as ordered using at least two patient identifiers; 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 status changes, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, and medication responses or other changes in medical status.
Complete admission and discharge processes accurately and efficiently as directed.
Confer regularly with the treatment team and participate in unit activities, including therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, and unit meetings.
Educate patients, families, and coworkers about medication use and maintenance, common side effects, patient rights, and other topics needed for optimal patient care.
Monitor patient acuity, census, and staffing needs; escalate coverage needs to the supervisor or Charge RN.
Complete thorough and accurate patient documentation each shift, ensure daily completion of patient assignment sheets, and carry out assigned tasks.
Provide thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.
Supervise care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.
Maintain patient safety while providing and coordinating care.