Registered Nurse (PRN)

Job Description

Job Description

At SunCloud Health, we understand the importance of comprehensive evaluation, accurate determination of the appropriate level of care based on clinical condition, building integrated care teams around our patient’s condition, and providing a healing space—all optimally designed to treat the whole person. We believe integrated and continuous care is the key to helping our patients achieve and maintain long term health and wellness.

We care about results that matter to you, and we hold ourselves accountable for our role in the delivery of care. We are committed to delivering the highest quality of care at a reasonable price.

Our commitment is simple – we pledge to work with and for our patients in a way that puts them first and that enables us to provide the best possible care in an integrated and collaborative way. We will work with our patients’ families, their other providers and their payers to ensure our goals are aligned and in the best interest of our patients.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

• Monitor patient’s medical and psychiatric condition and assess their needs to provide the best possible care
• Observe and interpret patient’s symptoms and communicate with MD/NP
• Collaborate with physicians and nurses to devise individualized care plans for patients
• Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy.
• Perform routine procedures (vital signs, accu checks, assess pain, administering injections etc.) and document in patients’ charts
• Adjust and administer patient’s medication and provide treatments according to physician’s orders
• Inspect the facilities and act to maintain excellent hygiene and safety (decontaminating equipment, sanitizing surfaces, PPE etc.)
• Provide prompt, efficient, and responsive service.
• Understand and maintain strict confidentiality of patient information. · Implementing evidence-based practices
• Communicate effectively orally and in writing
• Supervise and/or train LPNs, PCTs or CNAs
• Foster a supportive and compassionate environment to care for patients and their families
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

• Active and unrestricted Registered License in Illinois
• Experience in Mental Health, Eating Disorder and/or Substance use preferred
• Proficiency in applying compliance standards, procedures and techniques is required with patient care.
• Understand and remain compliant with HIPAA regulations
• Understand and abide by SUPR (DASA) requirements as it relates to patient care regarding substance use
• Strong professional attitude and ability to work with and communicate effectively with all staff.
• Strong written and oral communication skills
• Professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients.

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