Registered Nurse

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services in Oklahoma is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide nursing care and coordinate medical and psychiatric services for clients.

The role emphasizes continuity of care, medication administration, documentation, and collaboration with psychiatrists and care teams to ensure safe, effective treatment plans.

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in Oklahoma is required.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to perform physical assessments and respond to medical emergencies.

Responsibilities

• Performs nursing assessments to identify client needs and plan care.
• Provides treatment for existing and emergency health conditions.
• Assesses medical appropriateness for admission and during stay.
• Consults with Psychiatrist for medical status changes and referrals.
• Administers medications and maintains clinical charts.
• Monitors and documents client status and medication effects.
• Educates clients on injectable medications and potential side effects.
• Reviews client progress with the care team and documents outcomes.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Physical assessment

Emergency medical care

Shift work

One year experience

Education

Registered Nurse license (OK)

Job description

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
• Assesses 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