Emergency Registered Nurse / PRN (Night Shift)

PRN RN Nights | Palms Behavioral Health | Harlingen, Texas

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 assigned unit and shift. Developing, implementing, and evaluating an individual plan of care for each patient. Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.

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.

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.

Notifies providers of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.

Assesses and documents effects of PRN medications.

nurses, therapists, program managers, physician) regarding patient care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.

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 patient assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.

Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.

One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.

Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.

Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting

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.

This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.

Why Palms Behavioral Health? Palms Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Palms Behavioral Health is an EOE.

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.

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