Psychiatric RN - 3rd Shift, Meaningful Patient Care

Odyssey Behavioral Group; Sevierville (TN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Clinical excellence

Career development

Continuing education

Health plan options

Dental & vision

EAP support

Life insurance

Retirement plan

HSA/FSA

Referral program

Parental leave

Job summary

Pasadena Villa in Sevierville, TN seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to support medical care for clients in a residential psychiatric treatment setting. You will collaborate with the treatment team to ensure medical needs are met and safety is maintained during the third shift.

The RN will take physician orders, prepare and administer medications, assess health status, and coordinate health services as directed by the physician. CPR/BLS certification and RN licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing.
• Requires state license as a Registered Nurse.
• Prefer one (1) year experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Prefer at least one (1) year in psychiatric nursing.
• Knowledge of current nursing procedures, the nursing process, medications and their correct administration.
• Must have knowledge of human development over the life span.
• Requires valid CPR/BLS and State Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provides a comprehensive nursing assessments identifying client’s medical needs, capabilities, and limitations.
• Records and transcribes physicians written and verbal orders, conducting or delegating STAT orders immediately, as needed.
• Communicates observations and recommendations for clients’ plan of care, providing input into the treatment team process, as needed.
• Identifies abnormal diagnostic data and brings to the attending physician’s attention.
• Documents the administration of medication in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Maintains responsibility for the security of all controlled medications kept in the facility and monitors the administration and accurate recording of use.
• Administers medications/injections according to physician orders and medication administration record.
• Prepares clients for discharge, provides individualized medication instructions prior to discharge in a clear and concise manner; providing written instructions if needed.

Job description

Pasadena Villa in Sevierville, TN seeks an experienced Registered Nurse to support medical care for clients in a residential psychiatric treatment setting. You will collaborate with the treatment team to ensure medical needs are met and safety is maintained during the third shift.

The RN will take physician orders, prepare and administer medications, assess health status, and coordinate health services as directed by the physician. CPR/BLS certification and RN licensure are required.