Licensed Practical Nurse - Night Shift - Health Care

Nurse
Level: Experienced Position Type: Per Diem Education Level: 2 Year Degree Category: Health Care
Schedule: We are looking to hire a Staff Nurse for PRN night shifts. Please note that we schedule 12-hour shifts.
Work in a scenic, home-like environment with a team of professionals providing comprehensive and compassionate care for adolescent and adult women who are diagnosed with eating disorders. Selah House Indiana is the only licensed inpatient, residential, and partial hospitalization program (PHP) eating disorder treatment center in the state of Indiana.
100% Company Paid EAP Emotional Well-Being Support
~The Staff Nurse executes the general medical care of clients under the direct supervision of the Director of Nursing at Selah House (SH).
Maintains frequent and close working relationships with clients, management, Clinical Director, facility leadership, peers and vendors.
Completes comprehensive nursing assessments during intake of clients at SH collecting data that will aid in the development of a treatment plan for the clients. Reviews physician's orders and medical records of clients.
Administers medications, ordering/refilling medications per physician's orders.
Records complaints, observes behaviors and reports these to the Medical Director.
Collects labs, reviews lab reports and records and reports findings to the Medical Director.
Assists new clients with adapting to their new environment, providing social and emotional support throughout their stay, while maintaining appropriate personal/professional interaction. Assists all clients and staff in immediate problem solving/intervention during crisis.
Responsible for maintaining a clean and sanitary environment in the Nurses' Stations and practicing universal precautions.
Responsible for the security of the medications and medical records and ensures that only relevant providers will have access.
Attends staff meetings and trainings as required and leads Health and Wellness group as needed.
Responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies and procedures relating to medical interventions (e.g. Provides shift coverage protocols, ensuring that proper coverage is maintained, while providing quality care to our clients.
Responsible for proper and accurate shift hand-off information between shifts.
Assists with the daily teaching and discharge planning of the clients and documenting accordingly.
Assists in developing new and creative marketing strategies and presenting those strategies to the Executive Director for review. Associate degree or bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of Nursing or higher; Current Indiana Nursing License (RN or LPN); 1-year clinical experience in a hospital setting preferred. Psychiatric nursing experience strongly preferred.

Selah House provides equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, ethnicity, sex, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, genetic information, service in the military, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Selah House reserves the rights to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the organization desires. This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise. Odyssey Behavioral Healthcare