Registered Nurse - Dayshift

Summit BHC; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, TN is seeking a Registered Nurse for dayshift to provide skilled nursing care and supervise LPNs/CNAs on the unit. You will develop and evaluate care plans, assess patients, and communicate changes to the team.

The role requires an active RN license, 1+ year of nursing in behavioral health, CPR/ de-escalation certification, and the ability to educate patients and families.

Qualifications

• RN license valid in state or compact state
• 1+ years nursing experience in clinical/behavioral health preferred
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications required
• First aid may be required depending on state or facility

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates nursing care for patients, supervising LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on the unit.
• Develops and implements individualized plans of care and documents assessments and changes.
• Administers medications and monitors responses under physician oversight; maintains accurate med records.
• Educates patients and families about conditions, treatments, and safety practices.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team and communicates patient status promptly.

Skills

Nursing

Patient care

De-escalation

Documentation

Education

RN education from accredited program

Job description

## Registered Nurse - DayshiftApplylocations: Creekside Behavioral Healthtime type: Full timeposted on: Posted Todayjob requisition id: JR124791Registered Nurse - Dayshift | Creekside Behavioral Health | Kingsport, Tennessee**About the Job:**The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to patients. Supervising care treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, CNAs and other staff on assigned unit and shift. Developing, implementing, and evaluating an individual plan of care for each patient. Assessment and re-assessment of patients. Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Reporting patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.**Roles and Responsibilities:**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:· Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring patient safety at all times.· Assesses patient’s status on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented.· Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.· Takes physician’s orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews physician’s orders. Ensures physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.· Accurately administers medications per ordered note and documents accurate count of controlled substance. Adjusts medications under provider’s supervision as needed; monitors lab results to validate medication compliance.· Notifies physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.· Supervises self-administration of medications using safety initiative of using two means of patient identification: documents and reports effects of scheduled and PRN medications.· Maintains accountability of administration, recording, control and security of medications, including narcotics.· Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.· Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, physician) regarding patient care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.· Provides education/explanation to patients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, patient's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal patient care.· Monitors patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following established guidelines.· Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift and patient assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.· Gives thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physician.· Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:· Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.· One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.· Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:· Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.· Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.· 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.#RNHP#RNLP#RNH#THER#COUNS#COOK#HOUSE#INBHAWhy 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.