Behavioral Health Registered Nurse — Onsite Care & Coordination

The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Summit Healthcare Mgmt seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care on the assigned unit in a behavioral health setting. You will supervise LPNs and CNAs, develop and evaluate individualized care plans, assess patients, and communicate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality care.

You will coordinate admission/discharge, administer medications, document thoroughly, and participate in hand-offs and rounds. A valid RN license and psychiatric experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing needs, develops care plans, maintains records and educates patients and families.
• Assesses patient status continuously and informs providers promptly.
• Transcribes and reviews provider orders ensuring accuracy per policy.
• Administers medications using two patient identifiers and documents effects.
• Notifies providers of significant changes in status or emergencies.
• Documents hand-offs and ensures thorough, accurate charting on each shift.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

Interdisciplinary communication

Medication administration

Documentation

Education

RN license

Psychiatric nursing certification preferred

Job description

Summit Healthcare Mgmt seeks a Registered Nurse to provide direct nursing care on the assigned unit in a behavioral health setting. You will supervise LPNs and CNAs, develop and evaluate individualized care plans, assess patients, and communicate with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safety and quality care.

You will coordinate admission/discharge, administer medications, document thoroughly, and participate in hand-offs and rounds. A valid RN license and psychiatric experience are preferred.