Registered Nurse- Full-Time Overnight Shifts

Harboroaks; Draper (UT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401k plan

Job summary

Youth Care is seeking a full-time Registered Nurse for night shift to support behavioral health services for youths and families. The role involves coordinating care, creating care plans, and educating patients and families in a comprehensive clinical setting.

The position requires an accredited nursing program graduate and Utah RN license, with preferred psychiatric nursing experience. CPR and de-escalation training is required; 401k, medical, dental, and vision benefits are included.

Qualifications

• Must be a graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license for Utah or eligible to practice in Utah.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral health is a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families.
• Provide nursing care within scope of practice and facility policies.
• Transcribe physician orders accurately and monitor patient status.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in patient condition.
• Document admissions, discharges and treatments accurately.

Skills

RN license

Psychiatric nursing

Patient care

Education

Accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Youth Care is hiring a FT RN for Night shift (7a-7p). As the industry leader in providing mental health services to young people and their families for the last three decades, Youth Care’s solid strength gives unparalleled support to all employees. We offer a competitive salary and great benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401k plans. This combined with the opportunity to work with top industry professionals in a comprehensive network of companies makes Youth Care the perfect place to gain valuable experience in a behavioral health setting.

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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