Registered Nurse

Red Rock; Hobart (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan

Student Loan Repayment Options

Paid Time Off

Holidays

Life Insurance

Job summary

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services seeks a Registered Nurse in Hobart, OK to provide clinical nursing care and coordinate medical/psychiatric services. The role entails assessments, treatment, medication administration, documentation, and collaborative care planning with the Psychiatrist and care teams.

The position requires an Oklahoma RN license, strong communication, and the ability to work shifts. Experience in a psychiatric setting and psychotropic meds knowledge are preferred.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in Oklahoma.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Experience with physical assessment and medical emergencies.
• Ability to work shift-work.
• One year experience preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and psychiatric nursing practices preferred.
• Experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
• Mental health nursing certification a plus.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing assessments to identify client needs and plan care.
• Provides treatment for existing and emergency health conditions.
• Assesss medical status throughout client stay and discharge appropriately.
• Consults with Psychiatrist for changes in medical status and level of care.
• Administers medications and maintains clinical charts.
• Documents care according to nursing standards and agency procedures.
• Supports Care Plans for consumers with the Red Rock Health Team.
• Educates clients on potential side effects of injectable medications.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Physical assessment

Medical emergencies

Shift work

Psychiatric nursing experience

Education

Licensed Registered Nurse — Oklahoma

Job description

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Registered Nurse

Full Time Hobart, OK, US

7 days ago Requisition ID: 3555

SUMMARY

Provides nursing care and coordinates medical/psychiatric care for clients. Provides clients with continuity of care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Performs nursing assessments in order to identify client’s needs and plan of care
• Provides treatment for existing and emergency health care conditions
• Assess medical appropriateness for admission and continually assesses throughout clients’ stay
• Consults with Psychiatrist if change in medical status occurs with referral to more appropriate level of care
• Administers medication and maintains clinical charts
• Observes, records, and initiates orders, maintains inventory (including injections) and uses appropriate action concerning client reaction to medication and therapeutic procedures
• Monitors activities and job duties of Mental Health Assistants/Technicians assigned to their shifts
• Reviews and monitors client’s progress through supervision and disposition of cases; confers with other programs/agencies, doctors, etc. as required regarding client welfare
• Documents completed according to nursing standards of care, agency policy and procedures
• Assists in assessment of clients’ mental status on a daily basis, including RN health wellness exams
• Performs a variety of professional medical nursing duties under the direction and supervision of the Psychiatrist; collects of routine laboratory specimen, administers injectable medications, administers emergency medication, communicates with pharmacies regarding doctor’s orders for medications and related duties
• Counts and documents locked as-needed medications
• Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
• Educates clients to possible side effects of injectable medications
• Performs other duties as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oklahoma
• Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
• Demonstrated experience in use of physical assessment skills and the ability to handle medical emergencies
• Must be able to work shift-work
• One year experience preferred
• Knowledge and experience working with administration of psychotropic medications, preferred
• Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, practices, techniques and procedures, preferred
• Experience working in a psychiatric setting, preferred
• Certification in mental health nursing a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time
• Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds
• Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time
• Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!

• We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
• Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
• Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
• Student Loan Repayment Options
• No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
• 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
• 9 Paid Holidays
• 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
• 4 Rest and Relaxation Days
• 3 days of Education Leave
• 4 hours of Volunteer Leave
• Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
• Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.