Registered Nurse (PRN)

Safe Harbor Behavioral Health, LLC; United States; On-site; USD 59,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

Safe Harbor Recovery Center in Portsmouth, VA is seeking a Registered Nurse (PRN) to provide nursing care and supervise care staff on the assigned unit, developing and evaluating plans of care.

The RN will assess patients, document, administer medications, and coordinate with the interdisciplinary team while ensuring accurate charting and safety throughout shifts. Active RN license is required; behavioral health experience preferred.

Qualifications

• RN license valid in state (or compact state) and active.
• One or more years nursing experience in clinical/beha vioral health settings preferred.
• Experience coordinating care with LPNs/CNAs and interdisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care and supervise care treatment by LPNs and CNAs on assigned unit.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individual plans of care; assess and reassess patients.
• Administer medications, document counts, and monitor lab results under physician supervision.
• Communicate changes in patient condition to supervisor/physician and coordinate with treatment team.
• Complete admission/discharge processes and ensure thorough documentation.

Education

Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing

Job description

Registered Nurse (PRN) | Safe Harbor Recovery Center | Portsmouth, Virginia

About the Job

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 client. Assessment and re‑assessment of patients. Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Reporting client concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Salary: $43 - $45/hour
• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of client, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates clients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring client safety at all times.
• Assesses client’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.
• 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 client 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 client care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.
• Provides education/explanation to clients, families, and co‑workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, client’s rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal client care.
• Monitors client acuity, census, staffing needs, and makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following established guidelines.
• Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all clients on each shift and client 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.

Licenses/Designations/Certifications

• Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
• Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
• An active driver’s license is required for this role.

Benefits

• Safe Harbor Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Safe Harbor Recovery Center is an EOE. Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.

Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.