Mental Health RN | Recovery | Part-Time

Summit BHC; Iowa; Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Part time

Job summary

Ivory Plains Recovery Center in Adair, Iowa, seeks a Part-Time Mental Health RN for our recovery unit. This on-site role offers 12-hour shifts, night coverage, and shift differentials. Base pay ranges $40-$47 per hour.

Requires RN license (compact state preferred), CPR, and psychiatric experience or certification is a plus. Responsibilities include assessing needs, administering medications, documenting care, communicating with providers, and educating clients and families.

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

Responsibilities

• Assess physical and behavioral health needs; develop care plans and educate clients and families.
• Accurately administer medications with two client identifiers; document appropriately.
• Transcribe/review provider orders; ensure all required elements are present.
• Notify providers of significant changes in status and adverse events.
• Coordinate hand-offs; participate in unit activities such as therapy groups and staff meetings.
• Monitor client acuity, census, staffing, and escalate coverage as needed.

Skills

RN license

Psychiatric nursing

Medication administration

CPR certification

De-escalation techniques

First aid

Education

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing

1+ year nursing experience

Job description

## Mental Health RN | Recovery | Part-TimeApplylocations: Ivory Plains Recovery Centertime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR126564Mental Health RN | Recovery | Part-Time | Ivory Plains Recovery Center | Adair, Iowa**About the Job:**Ivory Plains is looking for RNs to join their growing team! Newly updated rates! \* $40-47 per hour Base pay \*12 Hr Shifts 1-2 shifts per week \* Night Shift needed \*Shift Differentials \* Much more!**Roles and Responsibilities:****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.**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.Why Ivory Plains Recovery Center?Ivory Plains Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Ivory Plains Recovery Center is an EOE.