Behavioral Health RN: Lead Patient Care (7a–7:30p)

Summit BHC; Garner (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care on an on-site basis in Garner, NC. You will supervise LPNs, CNAs and other staff, develop and evaluate care plans, assess and reassess patients, and document thoroughly to ensure safety and quality of care.

The role requires an approved nursing program graduate, an active RN license, and CPR certification; prior behavioral health experience and knowledge of psychotropic medications are preferred.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years’ nursing experience in a clinical behavioral health setting preferred.
• Behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards in an acute psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records, and educates patients and families.
• Assesses patient status and communicates findings to providers timely.
• Administers medications accurately with two patient identifiers; documents orders and changes.
• Notifies providers of significant changes in status and documents effects of PRN medications.
• Maintains medication security and completes admission and discharge processes.
• Collaborates with treatment team and participates in unit activities; provides patient and family education.
• Monitors patient acuity, census, staffing, and communicates staffing needs.
• Delivers thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.

Skills

RN license

Psychiatric nursing

Medication administration

CPR

De-escalation

Restraint training

Education

Nursing degree

Job description

Raleigh Oaks Behavioral Health is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care on an on-site basis in Garner, NC. You will supervise LPNs, CNAs and other staff, develop and evaluate care plans, assess and reassess patients, and document thoroughly to ensure safety and quality of care.

The role requires an approved nursing program graduate, an active RN license, and CPR certification; prior behavioral health experience and knowledge of psychotropic medications are preferred.