Vitality-RN - Per Diem*

Job Description

Job Description

Vitality-RN - Per Diem*

*IMPORTANT NOTE: In lieu of benefits due to "per diem" status, 15% will be added to the hourly rate. Per diem employees are offered work on an "as-needed" basis.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The staff nurse assesses and monitors clients' health status and physical care needs at admission and while clients are in the program. They supervise clients in all aspects of medication self-administration and all management of medication and other client care supplies. The staff nurse also provides health education for clients and families as needed or requested. They function as a member of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team and perform administrative, clerical, and other tasks according to program policy. They demonstrate professionalism in all aspects of performance .

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an accredited college of nursing.

License Required

• Current RN licensure in the State of Nevada

Certification Required

• BLS

Certification Preferred

• Certification in gerontological or psychiatric nursing desirable.

Minimum Work Experience

• Corporate Compliance
• Ability to read and write in English.
• Possesses good communication skills.
• Grammar/Spelling and Reading/Comprehension Skills
• Organizational, verbal, interpersonal, patient relations, analytical, and computer skills.
• Client and family teaching; teaching/learning materials development.
• Problem solving
• Complaint resolution
• Acute-care clinical and/or psychiatric nursing experience required.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Patient Care

• Completes an admission geropsychiatric nursing assessment for every client according to unit standard,
• Implementing necessary precautions as needed for each client.
• Monitors clients on an ongoing basis to identify health needs, problems, and/or symptoms.
• Communicates relevant clinical and other client care Information to Program Director, Medical Director and Treatment Team members as necessary and appropriate.

 

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Per Diem positions have no guaranteed hours or set schedule. The position will fill in for individuals who take unplanned and/or planned time off.