Registered Nurse (RN) Days

About Unity Psychiatric Care Unity Psychiatric Care, a division of Franklin, Tennessee-based American Health Partners Inc., operates psychiatric hospitals in Memphis, Clarksville, Columbia and Martin, Tennessee, as well as in Huntsville and Bridgeport, Alabama. These hospitals specialize in treating patients who are experiencing a mental health crisis or behavioral disturbances, including those caused by dementia. Services include a full range of diagnostic evaluation and behavioral health treatments. For more information, visit UnityPsych.com. Position Summary The purpose of this position is to provide clinical oversight for the day‑to‑day operations of the hospital, work with patients in a therapeutic setting, follow and carry out physician orders, complete assessments, initiate and update treatment plans, direct patient care, perform group and individual therapy and education, refer for intake and continuum of care, apply treatment and restraints or seclusion interventions, meet patient goals, maintain clinical documentation, administer IV medication, educate family members, and teach and supervise other mental health care workers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Evaluate the care for each patient on admission and on an ongoing basis in accordance with accepted nursing practice Ensure that the nursing staff develops and keeps current nursing care plans for each patient Make all patient care assignments Review staffing schedules and adjust for patient care needs in case of nursing staff absenteeism Administer IV medication and perform venipuncture techniques as authorized by state laws Provide patient and family education regarding medication administration, patient disorder needs, benefits, side effects, disease prevention and basic living skills Complete comprehensive nursing assessments, treatment and tests Complete psychiatric metric measures Provide pharmaceutical services within scope of license and education Develop discharge plans, reassess plans before discharge and arrange for appropriate post‑hospital care to avoid unnecessary delays in discharge Provide emergency care within safe and appropriate times Required Work Experience One (1) year of clinical nursing experience preferably in geriatrics and/or mental health Licensing / Certification / Education Requirements Graduate from an accredited school of nursing with a Registered Nursing (RN) degree Current State Registered Nursing (RN) license Current CPR certification Current CPI certification Other Requirements Position may require unscheduled overtime, weekend work Must be willing and able to work flexible hours Travel required Physical Requirements Job will require frequent lifting of objects up to 40 pounds EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Our organization does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, handicap, disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state and local laws. The organization will also make reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities if a request for an accommodation is made. #J-18808-Ljbffr