RN- PRN

Summit BHC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients and supervises care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift. The role develops, implements, and evaluates individual patient care plans; assesses and reassesses patients; communicates relevant information with the interdisciplinary team; and promptly reports patient concerns or changes in condition to a supervisor or physician. The RN coordinates physical and behavioral health care, maintains medical records, educates patients and families, and helps ensure patient safety. The position is an individual contributor and is onsite at the facility in Las Cruces, New Mexico.

Requirements

Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
Current, valid RN license in the state or a compact state, where applicable.
Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
Ability to apply nursing standards and practice in an acute psychiatric setting.
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.
First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of nursing experience in the clinical area of service provided by the facility.
Experience in a behavioral health, psychiatric, or addiction recovery environment.
Certification in Psychiatric Nursing.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and ongoing status; develop and implement nursing care plans.
Communicate assessment findings and significant changes in patient condition to providers promptly.
Ensure nursing treatment plans address assessed needs and complete the initial treatment plan upon admission.
Obtain, accurately document, transcribe, and review provider orders in accordance with policy and procedures.
Administer medications using at least two patient identifiers and maintain the accountability, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
Assess and document the effects of PRN medications.
Notify providers of significant changes, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, pertinent laboratory results, or changes in medical status and medication response.
Complete admission and discharge processes accurately and efficiently as directed.
Coordinate with the treatment team and participate in appropriate unit activities, including therapy groups, family meetings, staffing, and unit meetings.
Educate patients, families, and co-workers about medication use and maintenance, common side effects, patient rights, and other topics relevant to 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, complete assignment sheets daily, and carry out assigned tasks.
Provide thorough hand-off reports to incoming staff and supervisors.
Supervise care, treatment, and services provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the assigned unit and shift.