Outpatient Registered Nurse (RN)

Red River Hospital; Wichita Falls (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Vision, and Dental

401(k) with company match

Advancement opportunities

Work Life balance emphasis

Job summary

Red River Hospital is seeking an Outpatient Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health) to provide and coordinate care for patients in a day shift role. You will develop and implement nursing care plans and educate patients and families about health conditions.

The position requires an RN license, a nursing degree from an accredited program, CPR and de-escalation training, and at least one year of nursing experience, with psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license for the state of employment.
• CPR and de-escalation training required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and plan nursing care.
• Administer medications and document accurately.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families.
• Coordinate unit activities and communicate with the care team.

Skills

RN license

De-escalation training

CPR certification

First aid knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Outpatient Registered Nurse (Behavioral Health) | Red River Hospital

Schedule

• Full-Time Day shift
• Monday - Friday
• 8:00am - 5:00pm

Benefits

• Medical, Vision, and Dental
• 401(k) with company match
• Advancement opportunities to further your career in nursing
• Work Life balance is as important to us as it is to you, and we strive to find that perfect fit.

Registered Nurse Essential Functions

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Education / Licensure / Experience / Skill Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
• 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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.