RN Temporary
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About The Position
As a Registered Nurse (RN) at RiverWoods Behavioral Health, you will play a crucial role in providing and coordinating care for patients with both physical and behavioral health needs. Your responsibilities will include assessing patients' health conditions, developing and implementing individualized nursing care plans, and maintaining accurate medical records. You will also educate patients and their families about various health conditions, ensuring they understand the care process and available resources. In this position, you will be expected to deliver nursing care in accordance with the standards and scope defined by the state Nurse Practice Act, as well as the facility's policies and procedures. You will ensure that physician's orders are accurately transcribed and that patients' statuses are continuously monitored and documented. Collaboration with other healthcare professionals is essential to meet the diverse needs of patients, and you will be responsible for addressing any complaints or concerns that arise during care. Your role will also involve notifying physicians of any significant changes in a patient's condition, such as complications during detoxification or adverse reactions to medications. You will be tasked with creating specific nursing treatment plans based on thorough assessments and ensuring that these plans are completed upon patient admission. Additionally, you will demonstrate knowledge of universal precautions while providing direct patient care and accurately administer medications, including controlled substances, while maintaining proper documentation. You will also be responsible for efficiently managing the admission and discharge processes, ensuring that all procedures are followed accurately. Building therapeutic rapport with patients is vital, and you will need to maintain professional boundaries while providing compassionate care. Effective communication with patients, visitors, and colleagues is essential to ensure a collaborative treatment environment. This position may also require you to perform additional functions and tasks as assigned by your supervisors, contributing to the overall effectiveness of the nursing team and the quality of care provided to patients.
