Registered Nurse (Float)(Houston)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assesses and evaluates patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients. Develops, discusses, and communicates a plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/family to address identified needs. Evaluates the patient’s response to the care provided; modifies care upon response elicited. Coordinates nursing care and patient/family education for psychiatric patients through the use of the nursing process. Travels to other facilities as needed and/or as instructed. Reports to work in a timely manner and adheres to policies, procedures, and processes. Performs Other Job Duties As Needed And/or As Assigned. QUALIFICATIONS Must be a graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing. A minimum of 3 years of experience in nursing, substance disorders, and/or behavioral health is preferred. Requires intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office products (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and intermediate knowledge of electronic medical record documentation/utilization in a paperless setting. Must be able to effectively communicate in English via verbal and written means. LICENSE AND CERTIFICATIONS Must hold a current state Registered Nurse license. BLS certification is required upon hire. De-escalation training is required within 30 days of hire. #J-18808-Ljbffr Carrus Health