A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
This is a Friday and Saturday, 7pm-2am position. Facilitates the intake process, thorough assessment of new patients, completes full intake screening, and medicates accordingly. Accountable for providing the initial point of contact to patients. Demonstrates clinical assessment expertise, triage expertise, and outstanding customer service throughout the intake. Possesses well-developed problem-solving techniques. Key responsibilities include direct patient care, medication administration, excellent EHR skills, thorough documentation, and strong verbal and written skills. Reports to DON , administers and facilitates patient care, and works in conjunction with facility MD's and psych NPs.
DUTIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING
Patient Care Administer medications (PO, IM, Subcutaneous, transdermal (PPD) Administer injections when ordered (B-12/B-Complex, Tuberculin) Supervise self-administration of medications Manage prescriptions Ordering prescriptions Completes intake assessments, vitals, CIWAS, COWS, along with all other assessments Coordinate communication with facility MD Patient education on addictions and medications in conjunction with MD Check PPD results and facilitate further action when necessary Obtain verbal orders from MD when required Fax prescription orders to appropriate pharmacies Works in conjunction with MD for client physicals, weekly assessments, and follow ups. Document client assessments (nursing notes, progress notes, patient education, vitals, systems assessments, etc.) Knowledge of how to document on a medication log (MAR) In service/train staff on medication education, vitals, and what to do in an emergency situation Update MAR's and patient status forms/progress notes Any other duties as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
Delegation to BHTs within their scope of practice.
QUALIFICATIONS FOR POSITION
College Degree in Nursing (ASN/BSN)- Licensed Registered Nurse NCLEX Certified At least one-two years experience in an equivalent position Must present good communication skills, both verbal and written Must have knowledge of recovery and addictions Must have knowledge of psychiatric conditions
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
Must be a Licensed Registered Nurse NCLEX certified, with a college degree in nursing (ASN accepted, BSN preferred) with a license to practice in Arizona.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Must have reasonable ability to do the following: Stand, walk and sit during assigned shifts hours. Have the ability to manually handle patient belongings with gloved hands. Be able to manually assess a patient as part of a physical exam. Reach, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Speak and have access to the special senses within normal limits (hear, taste, smell, etc.) as it applies to patient care. Must be capable of lifting up to 20 pounds.
Job Types:
Part-time, PRN Expected hours: 25, with potential for more
Benefits:
Free parking Paid time off
Medical Specialty:
Psychiatry Physical Setting:
Inpatient JCAHO accredited facility
Work Location:
In person
Pay:
$38.00 - $44.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Ability to
