Mental Health RN- Nights-Adolescent Unit

Mental Health RN - Nights - Adolescent Unit

Eagle View is looking for a full-time RN for the night shift!

Job Description

• $10K sign-on bonus
• $34-39.50 base pay
• Shift differentials
• Tuition reimbursement of $3000 annually
• Set schedule of 3-12 hour shifts each week (7pm-7am)
• Full benefits after 30 days, including medical, dental, and vision
• PTO package
• Complimentary continued education credits
• Much more!

Requirements

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing
• One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by the facility preferred
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred
• 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 the facility)
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements

Essential Functions

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patients, developing and implementing nursing care plans, maintaining medical records, and educating 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 documents pertinent information gathered
• Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission
• Takes physician's orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews physician's orders, ensuring they are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure
• Accurately administers medications per ordered note and documents accurate count of controlled substances; adjusts medications under provider's supervision as needed; monitors lab results to validate medication compliance
• Notifies physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, or changes in medical status regarding response to medications
• Supervises self-administration of medications using safety initiatives of using two means of patient identification; documents and reports effects of scheduled and 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, physician) regarding patient care; attends and participates in 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 makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following established guidelines
• Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift; patient assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned
• Gives thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physician
• Provides coverage in emergency services as needed

Benefits

Eagle View Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

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.