Registered Nurse PRN

Harboroaks; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Harboroaks in El Paso, TX is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide and coordinate patient care, assess physical and behavioral health needs, and develop nursing care plans. You will maintain medical records, educate patients and families, and ensure orders are transcribed accurately while adhering to the Nurse Practice Act and facility policies.

The role requires graduation from an accredited nursing program, a current RN license, and at least one year of nursing experience; CPR and restraints

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in the state of employment or eligible to practice.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral or substance use experience a plus.
• CPR, de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

Responsibilities

• 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 within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined by the state Nurse Practice Act and facility policies.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy.
• Assess patient status on an ongoing basis and document pertinent information.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status and related challenges.
• Ensure initial nursing treatment plans are completed at admission and tailored to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge of universal precautions in direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications and document controlled substances counts.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently.
• Maintain therapeutic rapport with patients and colleagues, upholding professional boundaries.

Skills

CPR certification

De-escalation training

Restraint certification

Education

RN license

Job description

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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