Child Behavioral Health Nurse - (Sat/Sun/Mon)

Registered Nurse (SIPP)

Valid RN License in the state of Florida.

Full-Time: Saturday / Sunday 7a to 7p AND Monday 3p to 11p

Hourly rate: $34.00 - $40.80 - compensation range based on verifiable psychiatric RN nursing experience.

Agency Benefits:

Medical benefits, including dental and vision

401(k) with agency match program

PTO

The Registered Nurse (SIPP) is responsible for carrying out medical and nursing assessments, physician's orders, administration of medications and providing assistance where needed.

• Actively participates in treatment planning of clients.
• Administers medications in a safe manner and document administration.
• Consistently maintains client confidentiality and agency security policies.
• Ensures that documentation in client's files, nursing log and other sources (e.g. Incident reports and ESI form) are accurate and completed in agency prescribed guidelines.
• Adheres to established guidelines for assessing, documenting and observing clients for seclusion/restraint or other special precautions.
• Contacts the agency Psychiatrist(s) when necessary for orders or consultation as it pertains to treatment of the client.
• Transcribes and carries out physicians' orders accurately.
• Recognize, reports, document and seeks appropriate intervention for signs and symptoms of complications or change in status.
• Effectively and appropriately set limits that are appropriate to the situation.
• Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of the client needs based on the age and functioning level of the client.
• Executes sound judgment by effectively analyzing problems, determining appropriate actions and utilizing timely and logical decision-making skills.
• Models appropriate and professional appearance.
• Relates with clients, parents, peers, and the general public in a respectful, positive and professional manner.
• Works effectively as a team member.
• Displays a willingness to work on varying assignments.
• Demonstrates ability to function independently to include follow through with assigned tasks
• Provides proper notification for absences and tardiness.
• Displays adaptability to changes in the work duties or settings, including being open to new ideas and approaches to current tasks.

Position Requirements:

• Associate Degree required
• Licensed Registered Nurse
• Valid Driver's License required
• 1-3 years' experience preferred
• Strong organizational skills
• Excellent verbal, written and computer skills (word processing, data entry and Outlook).

Physical Demands:

The employee will be required to talk, hear and see; be able successfully complete Crisis Prevention training which requires physical components, including bending, crouching, kneeling, reaching, pushing, pulling and lifting, to ensure the safety of clients and staff; stand, walk and sit for extended periods of time.