Registered Nurse

Phaxis; Erwin (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Phaxis seeks a registered nurse for a psychiatric hospital setting (16 beds) to provide medication administration and charting. Per diem shifts run 6:45a-7:15p and 6:45p-7:15a.

The RN will perform health assessments, coordinate orders with MD/NP/PA, and educate patients on medications as needed. Qualifications include graduation from an accredited nursing program and NC RN licensure with at least one year of psychiatric nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing.
• One year of experience in psychiatric nursing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must be licensed to practice nursing in North Carolina as an RN or LPN.

Responsibilities

• 65% Provides medication administration, health assessment/screening, communicates with MD/NP/PA for orders, obtains samples, may provide education related to medications or health processes and paperwork.
• 10% Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, case support activities.
• 10% Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team.
• 5% Participates in peer review process.
• 5% All other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Psychiatric nursing

Clinical assessment

Crisis intervention

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

RN license (NC)

Psychiatric nursing experience

Job description

RN needed to provide medication administration and charting within a psych hospital setting. 16 bed facility.

Per diem shifts are 6:45a-7:15 and 6:45p-7:15a.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Percentage Duty or Responsibility

• 65% Provides medication administration, physical health assessment/ screening, communicates with MD/ NP/PA for orders, obtains samples, may provide individual, group and family education related to medications or physical health processes and subsequent paperwork.
• 10% Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, case support activities
• 10% Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team
• 5% Participates in peer review process
• 5% All other duties as assigned by supervisor

Special Attributes

Strong psychosocial, clinical assessment skills. Position requires minimal supervision regarding use of time, able to prioritize work assignments. Must possess ability to communicate effectively with professions and clients/families and have ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.

Supervisory Responsibilities

May provide supervision as directed.

Qualification Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing and one year of experience in psychiatric nursing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, effective treatment notes and related documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and/or the public.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as percentages, mean, mode and median; ability to interpret bar graphs.

Certificates, License, Registration

Must be licensed to practice nursing in the State of North Carolina as a RN or LPN

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, tools or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee frequently lifts and/or moves up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

Generally pleasant office conditions. Position may on occasion drive to locations outside county for trainings or meetings; while driving may be exposed to various weather conditions.