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Registered Nurse (PRN) Weekend Mornings

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Dallas (TX)

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USD 54,000 - 111,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their team in Dallas. This role involves providing professional nursing care, assessing patient needs, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure the best outcomes for patients. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in behavioral healthcare, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. This position offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and generous paid time off. If you're passionate about making a difference in patients' lives, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan

Paid Time Off

Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Qualifications

Minimum of 2 years clinical experience in behavioral healthcare.
Must hold a valid Texas RN license and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Provide direct nursing care and assess patient needs.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams for optimal patient care.
Maintain accurate patient records and ensure confidentiality.

Skills

Patient Care

Medication Administration

Clinical Assessment

Interdisciplinary Collaboration

Crisis Intervention

Patient Documentation

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Education

ADN or BSN from an accredited college

Valid Texas RN license

BLS, ACLS, CPI certifications

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The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide professional nursing care to patients according to hospital policy and procedure; will assess patient care needs, plan and implement nursing care procedures, evaluate patient progress and modify care plans as necessary; will provide teaching to patients and their families; will direct the work of nursing support staff through the use of appropriate delegation and supervision skills.

Duties include but are not limited to:

Provide direct care to patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress
Collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for their patients
Responsible for maintaining a safe environment
Provide social support for patients by creating and encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures
Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history
Plans and provides nursing care for patients
Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options
Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
Arranges further medical attention when necessary
Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment
Keep accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress.Comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures
Use professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain
Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders
Maintains patient confidentiality
Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical record keeping
Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system
Performs related duties, as requested
Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

Requirements

Education: ADN or BSN from an accredited college or university. CPR
Required Licenses: Valid Texas RN license in good standing required
Certifications: BLS, ACLS, CPI certifications a plus. De-escalation Program (provided during on-site training)
Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, telehealth, case management, or a combination of education and experience
Must be 21 years old or older
Additional: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Screening: Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical and be able to provide positive employment references
Physical Demands: With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to 50 lbs), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Light work most of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; and occasionally medium work, that is exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently

Requirements

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

If you are among the most competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to individual inquiries regarding your application status. Good Luck & we hope to meet you soon!

Dallas Behavioral Healthcare Hospital is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.

Benefits

Full-time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company-paid disability, 401(k), and a generous amount of paid time off, free CEUs and more!

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