Registered Nurse- PRN (Day Shift)

Overview Registered Nurse - PRN (Day Shift) | Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health | Garner, North Carolina About the Job: Weekend coverage needed — Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to patients, supervising care treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, CNAs and other staff on the assigned unit and shift. Develops, implements, and evaluates an individual plan of care for each patient. Performs assessment and re-assessment of patients. Communicates appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Reports patient concerns and changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner. Responsibilities Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring patient safety at all times. Assesses patient’s status on an ongoing basis and communicates findings to the providers in a timely manner. Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission. Obtains provider’s orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews provider’s orders ensuring all required elements are present and appropriate per policy and procedures. Accurately administers medications per order using at least two patient identifiers. Notifies providers of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, or changes in medical status regarding response to medications. Assesses and documents effects of PRN medications. Maintains accountability of administration, recording, control and security of medications, including narcotics. Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed. Confers regularly with the treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, physicians) regarding patient care. Attends and participates in unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, and unit meetings. Provides education/explanation to patients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, patient’s rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal patient care. Monitors patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and escalates coverage needs to supervisor/Charge RN. Ensures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift and that patient assignment sheets are completed daily. Communicates thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors. Education/Experience/Skills Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing. One or more years’ nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by the facility preferred. Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred. Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures. Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting. Licenses/Certifications Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable. Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred. CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility). First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements. Work Location This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position. Supervisory Requirements This position is an Individual Contributor.

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Why Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health? Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health is an EEO employer. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served. #J-18808-Ljbffr Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health