Registered Nurse - OP

Summit BHC; Kingsport, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Creekside Behavioral Health in Kingsport, Tennessee is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide comprehensive nursing care within an acute psychiatric setting. The role includes assessment, care planning, medication administration, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team.

The ideal candidate will have an active RN license, 1+ year in clinical or behavioral health settings, and CPR/de-escalation certification. Experience with psychotropic meds and patient safety is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years’ nursing experience in clinical or behavioral health settings preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment preferred.
• Knowledge of psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards in an acute psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• 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 conditions while ensuring patient safety.
• Assesses patient status on an ongoing basis and documents pertinent information.
• Administers medications per orders and monitors for consistency and safety.
• Supervises care provided by LPNs, CNAs and other staff.
• Contributes to treatment planning, communicates changes to physicians and team.

Skills

RN - Registered Nurse

Psychiatric Nursing

Medication Administration

Documentation

Education

RN License

CPR Certification

De-escalation Training

Tools

EHR Software

De-escalation Techniques

Job description

**About the Job:**PURPOSE STATEMENT: 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.· Conducts psychoeducation and life skills groups as needed.· 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.· Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.· Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric settingLICENSES/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.SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:This position is an Individual Contributor.Why 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.