RN - PRN 7a-7p

Summit BHC; Sandwell; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Assistance

Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days

Flex Pay – Daily pay option

PTO package

Much more!

Job summary

Summit BHC in Williamsburg, VA seeks a Registered Nurse for 7a-7p PRN shifts at The Farley Center. You will provide nursing care, supervise LPNs/CNAs, and develop individual care plans, ensuring safety and accurate documentation.

You will administer meds, assess patients, and collaborate with the treatment team, educating families and coordinating with providers. This role is onsite with competitive pay and benefits as described.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years’ nursing experience in clinical or behavioral health settings.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and administration procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assess and plan nursing care for clients and re-assess as needed.
• Administer medications with two client identifiers.
• Monitor client status and communicate changes to providers.
• Document accurately in medical records and hand off reports.
• Coordinate care with interdisciplinary team and educate families.

Skills

Patient care

Medication administration

Communication

Team collaboration

Behavioral health

Education

RN nursing degree

Job description

RN - PRN 7a-7p | The Farley Center | Williamsburg, Virginia

About 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. Assessment and re-assessment of clients. Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Reporting client concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or provider in a timely manner.

Roles and Responsibilities:

Job Description

-$42 - $45 Base Pay + Shift differentials

• Tuition Assistance
  -Benefits- Medical, Dental & Vision after 30 days
  -Flex Pay-Daily pay option
  -PTO package
  -Much more!

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• 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.
• Assesses clients’ status on an ongoing basis and communicates finding to the providers timely.
• 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.
• Accurately administers medications, per ordered ,utilizing at least two client identifiers.
• 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.
• 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 treatment team (e.g., 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.
• Communicates thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

• 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.
• Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting

LICENSES/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.

WORK LOCATION:

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

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why The Farley Center?The Farley Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. The Farley Center is an EOE.

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.