RN, Registered Nurse - Emergency Care PRN

RN | Las Cruces Recovery Center | Las Cruces, New MexicoAbout the Job:PURPOSE STATEMENT:The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to clients. Supervising care treatment and services of client care provided by LPNs, CNAs and other staff on assigned unit and shift. Developing, implementing, and evaluating an individual plan of care for each client. Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of client, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates clients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring client 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, provider) regarding client care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.Provides education/explanation to clients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, client's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal client care.Monitors client acuity, census, staffing needs, and escalates coverage needs to supervisor/Charge RN.Ensures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all clients on each shift and client 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 settingLICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/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.This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.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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