Registered Nurse PRN

Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities, Department of; United States; On-site; USD 61,000 - 74,000; Part time

Job summary

The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities is seeking a Registered Nurse PRN for the Admissions Unit at Georgia Regional Hospital in Atlanta, Decatur, GA. Shifts available 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM.

Administer medications, assess health problems, document vital signs, and coordinate with the physician for orders. You will provide nursing care, prepare rooms and supplies, educate clients and refer to social services as needed, while monitoring patient conditions and

Qualifications

• Assess client health problems and needs and document vital signs.
• Administer medications and provide nursing care.
• Monitor patient conditions and communicate with clinicians.

Responsibilities

• Administers prescribed medications and notes times and amounts on clients' charts
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records
• Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients' conditions
• Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures stock of supplies
• Provides education to client
• Provides health care, first aid

Skills

Nursing

Medication administration

CPR

Patient care

Vital signs

Documentation

Health education

Education

RN license

Job description

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Job Title: Registered Nurse PRN Agency: Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities Job Requisition ID: JR0000005878 Shift: Day (United States of America) Compensation Details: SALARY RANGE - $44.00 - $54.00 BASED ON EXPERIENCE

Job Description: The Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) is currently seeking qualified candidates for the position of Registered Nurse PRN in the Admissions Unit, at Georgia Regional Hospital - Atlanta, located in Decatur, GA. Shifts Available 7:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Job Description:

Assess client health problems and needs, address current and immediate. Complete vital signs and document. Review and determine the immediate needs i.e. current medications and treatments. Evaluate and notify doctor/Psychiatrist for evaluation and implementation of obtain of orders. Administer medications as needed. Administer nursing care to patients as needed or required. May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention and refer to Social Service within the Admission are as needed.

Job Responsibilities & Performance Standards:

• Administers prescribed medications and notes times and amounts on clients' charts
• Maintains accurate, detailed reports and client records
• Monitors all aspects of client care, including diet.
• Monitors, records and reports symptoms and changes in clients' conditions
• Prepares clients for, and assists with, examinations and treatments
• Prepares rooms, sterile instruments, equipment and supplies, and ensures that stock of supplies is maintained
• Provides education to client
• Provides health care, first aid.

Technical Competencies:

Ability to assess, plan for, and provide basic nursing skills; knows procedures including developing, implementing and revising plan of care Knowledge of nursing policies, procedures, protocols, treatments, standards of care and nurse practice act Knowledge of the procedures for medication administration and can administer oral, sublingual and IM medications; knowledge of pharmacology Ability to perform CPR and for some sites, AED.

FOR THIS TYPE OF EMPLOYMENT, STATE LAW REQUIRES A NATIONAL AND STATE BACKGROUND CHECK AS A CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT.

Minimum Qualifications: Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

The State of Georgia does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or other protected categories in employment or the provision of services. Qualified applicants may request reasonable accommodation when needed during the application and/or screening process by contacting the appropriate agency Human Resources department.

Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's 10 million citizens. With nearly 62,000 employees, we are one of the single largest employer in the state. Public service opportunities stretch across the state as employees live and work in all 159 counties. From traditional fields such as accounting, nursing, and engineering to unique fields like forestry and natural resources management, Georgia state government provides a world of opportunity.