Registered Nurse - PRN

Maple Heights Behavioral Health; Fort Wayne (IN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Part time

Job summary

Maple Heights Behavioral Health in Fort Wayne, Indiana is seeking a Registered Nurse for a PRN position. This inpatient hospital offers care to adolescents, adults and seniors with mental health needs. Hours cover days, nights and weekends; full orientation is required.

As an RN, you will provide and coordinate care, develop nursing plans, educate patients and families, and ensure accurate documentation and medication administration in accordance with policy.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license required by state of employment or eligibility.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral health or substance use experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families about conditions.
• Administer medications per orders and document controlled substances.
• Complete admission and discharge processing accurately.
• Communicate therapeutically with patients, families, and staff.

Skills

RN license

CPR certified

De-escalation training

Communication

Education

Graduate of accredited school of nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse - as needed (PRN) opportunity at Maple Heights Behavioral Health

Days/Nights/Weekends Available - Must complete a full week of orientation

Maple Heights Behavioral Health is a 120-bed inpatient hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that will provide comprehensive treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors who are struggling with acute symptoms of a variety of mental health disorders.

We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!

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.

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.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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