Inpatient Mental Health RN (RN 3)

State of Louisiana; Jackson (LA); Presencial; USD 60 000 - 75 000; Tempo integral

Resumo da oferta

ELMHS in Jackson, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse to assist physicians, perform patient examinations, and manage medication administration in the Nursing Department. This role focuses on direct patient care, record-keeping, and contributing to a therapeutic environment.

Appointment type is WAE (not to exceed 1,245 hours per year). Minimum qualifications include RN licensure with 2 years’ experience, or BSN with 1 year, or MSN/DrPH with 1 year. Contact Leigh Moore at ELMHS HR for details.

Qualificações

• Two years of experience as a licensed registered nurse.
• Bachelor's degree in nursing with one year RN experience.
• Master's degree in nursing or public health with one year RN experience.
• Doctorate in nursing or public health.

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct patient care and develop a nursing plan of care for patients on the assigned unit.
• Assist other professional personnel in developing and maintaining a therapeutic environment and improving patient care
• Review medications/supplies stored in the medicine room for expiration date. Count/document controlled drugs with the incoming shift and account for their use during the shift.
• Disinfect/clean surfaces and equipment to ensure that infection control standards are met in the medicine room and examination room.
• Initiates or responds to hospital codes and demonstrates the ability to provide nursing assistance appropriate to code situations.
• Assists and/or conducts patient care groups conducted by staff, monitors patient accountability sheets and makes unit rounds every 2 hours to ensure patient observation is maintained according to policy and procedure.
• Communicates verbally and in writing with pharmacy and central supply personnel.
• Maintains open and accurate communication with department personnel; reports incidents, accidents or injuries to supervisor and documents on appropriate forms; reports patient abuse/neglect immediately, ensures patient safety.

Conhecimentos

Direct patient care

Medication administration

Record keeping

Patient safety

Formação académica

Associate degree in Nursing (ADN) + RN license

Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) + 1 year RN exp

Master's degree in nursing or public health + 1 year RN exp

Doctorate in nursing or public health

Descrição da oferta de emprego

ELMHS in Jackson, LA is seeking a Registered Nurse to assist physicians, perform patient examinations, and manage medication administration in the Nursing Department. This role focuses on direct patient care, record-keeping, and contributing to a therapeutic environment.

Appointment type is WAE (not to exceed 1,245 hours per year). Minimum qualifications include RN licensure with 2 years’ experience, or BSN with 1 year, or MSN/DrPH with 1 year. Contact Leigh Moore at ELMHS HR for details.