Rn Jobs in Orange County

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
• A valid current RN license from 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 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, where required by state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assess clients’ physical and behavioral health needs and status on an ongoing basis, and communicate findings to providers promptly.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans and ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs, including completion of the initial treatment plan upon admission.
• Provide and coordinate client care, maintain medical records, educate clients and families, and ensure client safety.
• Obtain, accurately document, transcribe, and review provider orders in accordance with policy and procedures.
• Administer medications accurately using at least two client identifiers; assess and document effects of PRN medications; and maintain accountability for medication administration, recording, control, and security, including narcotics.
• Notify providers of significant changes in client status, including detox difficulties, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, and responses to medications.
• 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 clients, families, and coworkers about medication use and maintenance, common side effects, client rights, and other topics needed for optimal care.
• Monitor client acuity, census, and staffing needs, and escalate coverage needs to the supervisor or Charge RN.
• Complete thorough and accurate documentation for assigned clients each shift, complete daily client 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.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plan
• Competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications