Registered Nurse - Enfermero(a) Graduado(a)

Acadia Healthcare; Río Piedras (PR); Sur place; USD 60 000 - 80 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Harboroaks seeks a Registered Nurse to coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs, develop and implement nursing care plans, and educate patients and families about conditions.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, a current RN license, CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification, and at least one year of nursing experience; psychiatric or behavioral health experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license as required by state.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral health a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state/facility requirements.

Responsabilités

• Assess patients' physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families.
• Provide nursing care within state Nurse Practice Act and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians' orders are legible and transcribed correctly.
• Assess patient status ongoing and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status or emergencies.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Maintain professional boundaries and therapeutic rapport.
• Coordinate unit activities as directed and communicate professionally.

Connaissances

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

Universal precautions

Documentation

Formation

Accredited nursing program

RN license

Description du poste

Responsibilities

REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians' orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients' status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
• 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.

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