Registered Nurse

NITELINES USA, INC; Savannah (GA); On-site; USD 57,000 - 81,000; Full time

Job summary

NiteLines USA, Inc. is seeking a Registered Nurse at Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah to provide skilled nursing care in a psychiatric setting. This role requires a valid RN license, BLS certification, and at least 1 year of psychiatric experience.

Shifts run 7:00 AM–7:30 PM or 7:00 PM–7:30 AM at the Savannah facility. You will perform urgent care assessments, monitor vitals, document in the electronic health record, and collaborate with a cross-functional team to ensure high-quality

Qualifications

• Active US RN license and BLS certification.
• Minimum 1 year of psychiatric experience.
• Experience in Mental Health, Acute Care and Co-occurring settings preferred.
• Strong computer literacy and ability to work with MS Office and EHR systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform urgent care assessments and health evaluations.
• Administer prescribed medications and document in the EMR.
• Monitor patient vitals and document nursing notes.
• Coordinate with multidisciplinary team for discharge planning and transfer of care.
• Respond to hospital codes and participate in disaster drills as required.

Skills

Nursing

Psychiatric experience

Communication skills

Education

RN License

Tools

Electronic Health Records

Microsoft Office

Job description

Established in 1994, NiteLines USA has successfully delivered contract support services to more than 144 government institutions and medical treatment facilities across the country. We’re a dynamic and growing organization, offering a wide range of employment opportunities. We are seeking professionals and dedicated individuals to be part of our team, where integrity, respect, accountability, and collaboration are among our core principles. Work with a dedicated and caring organization and start doing your life's best work.

Registered Nurse

Pay Rate: $50.00 per hour.

Location: Georgia Regional Hospital at Savannah 1915 Eisenhower Drive, Savannah, GA, 31406.

Shifts: 7:00 AM- 7:30pm or 7:00 PM- 7:30 am.

Job Description

• Vital sign screenings.
• Urgent care assessments and treatment.
• Provide nursing assessment at admission; perform initial assessment, health history, nursing assessment, risk assessment, routine laboratory studies as indicated or directed on every patient within two (2) hours of patient’s arrival.
• Conduct routine physical examinations upon patient’s entry to the department hospital site.
• Dispense (including sub-cutaneous) injections and monitor medications per Doctor’s orders.
• Monitor Consumer vitals.
• Document and record in patient’s record all nursing related encounters.
• Performs approved techniques to prevent and safely manage aggressive behaviors.
• Interface with Community Based Mental Health Provider, hospitals, and entities for continuation of patient care, including transfer, bed information, etc.
• Prepare patient information for transfers or discharges.
• Provide treatment and/or medications in emergency situations in accordance with medical services/nursing treatment protocols.
• Participate in disaster drills and emergency training for supplier emergency preparedness activities.
• Responds to hospital codes as appropriate.
• Work as a part of a cross-functional team, i.e. (Administrative staff, Medical Records, Mental Health Technicians, Substance Use Disorder Clinicians, Security, Interns and Doctors).
• Participates with a multi-disciplinary team to develop and revise treatment plans as well as discharge planning.
• Perform general clerical duties to support patient record keeping and clinical operations.
• Maintain acceptable standards of patient care consistent with Joint Commission, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and Department policies.
• Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with Supplier leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Valid Registered Nurse License.
• BLS.
• Candidates should have a minimum of 1 year of psychiatric experience.
• RNs work experience with either Mental Health, Acute Care and Co-occurring Mental health settings is required.
• RN shall have basic office equipment (copier/fax) and computer literacy skills.
• Experience with data or word processing applications (Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Access, Word, etc.) and working in an Electronic Health Record Management System.
• Perform visual, audio logical screening, tuberculosis (TB), HIV, Hepatitis C screening and pregnancy testing as indicated, within twenty-four (24) hours of admission, including reading TB test within forty-eight (48) hours of patient admission and enter all information in patients’ electronic medical record and/ or physical medical chart as indicated or directed by department.
• Document nursing notes, observations of specific physical or behavioral signs and symptoms.
• Administer prescribed medication as ordered by a Physician. Transcribe orders to the appropriate Medication Administration Record. Order medications from Pharmacy and check for accuracy when receiving medications before storing in a secure area.
• Perform proper disposition of used hypodermic apparatus and biohazard w