Registered Nurse - Dayshift

Summit BHC; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, TN seeks a Licensed Practical Nurse for day shift. You will provide direct nursing care, collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, and ensure patient safety and therapeutic care within hospital policies.

Responsibilities include medication administration, documenting progress, and participating in care planning. LPN licensure with CPR/de-escalation certification is required; first aid may be required as per state guidelines.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program.
• One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
• Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under supervision.
• Participates in planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans.
• Communicates with medical staff and coordinates with multidisciplinary team.
• Documents and reports patient symptoms, responses and progress.
• Administers, documents, and monitors medications per policy.
• Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.

Skills

Psychotropic medications knowledge

Medication administration

Nursing in psychiatric setting

Education

Licensed Practical Nursing Program

Job description

Registered Nurse - Dayshift# Summit BHC## Registered Nurse - DayshiftApply: Creekside Behavioral Health: Full time: Posted Today: JR125305Registered Nurse - Dayshift | Creekside Behavioral Health | Kingsport, Tennessee**About the Job:**PURPOSE STATEMENT: The Licensed Practical Nurse works under the direction of a qualified professional nurse. Participates in the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care, within the objectives, standards, and policies of the department and within the parameters of the licensing board. Communicates and works collaboratively with members of the multidisciplinary team, i.e., medical staff, administration, clinicians, dietitians, and milieu personnel. Takes reasonable care and precautions to ensure high patient safety standards and a therapeutic environment exist.**Roles and Responsibilities:****ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:*** Provides direct and individualized nursing care to an assigned group of patients under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, while always maintaining the assurance of patient safety and following unit and hospital policies and procedures. Complies with all company safety policies and practices.* Assists in relevant health and psychiatric teaching for patient and family. Serves as a role model for patients and peers.* Shares responsibility for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing care plans and nursing care.* Effectively communicates with the medical staff, receives verbal/written orders, and takes care to minimize abbreviation or other errors. Participates in team conferences, sharing knowledge, information, and ideas among team members.* Prepares, administers, controls and accurately records medications in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications by a licensed practical nurse, with thorough documentation regarding administration effect and/or adverse effects.* Observes, documents, and communicates with/reports to the R.N. in Charge any clinical, physical, unit or personnel, or other issues which could alter patient care. Reports status changes and concerns to registered nurses and doctors. Communicates with all departments as needed to ensure that total quality patient care is delivered.* Consults, follows, and documents with sufficient detail nursing care according to facility policy and procedures. Records patient symptoms, responses, and progress concisely, accurately, and completely.* Safely and accurately performs vital signs, electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs, and diabetic/glucose monitoring. Interprets results and takes appropriate nursing action.* Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.**EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:*** Graduation from an approved Licensed Practical Nursing Program.* One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.* Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.* Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting**LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:*** Valid current vocational/practical nursing license from the state or from a nurse compact state, where applicable.* CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).* First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.**WORK LOCATION:**This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.**SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:**This position is an Individual ContributorWhy Creekside Behavioral Health?Creekside Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Creekside Behavioral Health is an EOE.Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.