Registered Nurse (RN) Inpatient

Porter-Starke 701; Valparaiso (IN); In loco; USD 42.000 - 60.000; Part-time

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Shift differential up to $8/hour

401k with company matching

11 paid holidays

Tuition assistance

Descrizione del lavoro

Porter-Starke Services, Inc. in Valparaiso, Indiana, is seeking a PRN/PT Psychiatric Nurse (RN) to deliver medical and personal care to adult clients in our Inpatient Care Center. Starting salary is $37.08 per hour, based on experience, with low staff/client ratios and a strong benefits package.

The RN will coordinate care with physicians, administer medications, provide education, and participate in staff development and policy implementation. This position is on-site at our ICC in Valparaiso.

Competenze

• Current Indiana RN license or ability to obtain.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in psychiatric nursing preferred.
• Bachelor's or Associate's Degree in Nursing required.

Mansioni

• Interacts with health care professionals and provides necessary care.
• Administers medications including injections.
• Conducts client education programs according to needs identified.
• Trains and continuously evaluates staff on medication policies and procedures.
• Adheres to medical policies and safety/crisis protocols for adult services.

Conoscenze

Psychiatric nursing

RN license

Formazione

Bachelor's or Associate's in Nursing

Descrizione del lavoro

*Our Valparaiso Inpatient Care Center (ICC) is looking for a PRN/PT NURSE to fulfill a .2 on our schedule! We haveLOW staff/client ratios (10 to 1) and a STARTING SALARY of $37.08 and up based on experience.*

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) delivers medical treatment and personal care services to adult clients and recommends and implements all medical policies and procedures for nursing services in an Inpatient Care Center operated by Porter-Starke Services, Inc., a Community Mental Health Center (CMHC) based in Valparaiso, Indiana.

BENEFITS:

• Up to $8/hour in shift differential
• 401k w/ 20% company matching
• 11 paid holidays
• Tuition assistance up to $5250/year
• Loan assistance up to $200/month
• Competitive wages
• Generous PTO
• Employee discount at the local YMCA
• HSA/FSA accounts
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Employee referral program
• Casual Fridays
• Company paid life insurance policy
• Company paid long term disability
• Optional insurances (short term disability)
• Employee recognition events
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free yearly health screenings

JOB DUTIES:

• Interacts with health care professionals and provides necessary care.
• Reviews client’s medication supplies and setup.
• Assesses and develops treatment plans with the client’s outreach coordinator as related to medical needs, medication.
• Reviews and documents client response to medication and health status.
• Assess physical health of clients and confers with physicians to coordinate care as needed.
• Administers medications including injections.
• Conducts client education programs according to needs identified, including health and wellness education.
• Plans, conducts or coordinates staff development programs based on need and as assigned.
• Participates in staff meetings and other meetings as requested or assigned.
• Completes electronic medical record documentation as required.
• Charge nurses will act, under the Director's discretion, to complete the duties of the Nursing Supervisor in his/her absence.
• Trains and continuously evaluates staff on medication policies and procedures.
• Interacts with health care professionals ensuring safety and well-being of clients.
• Reviews and documents as needed the physical and mental condition of clients.
• Coordinates the staff development programs, maintains records of in-service programs and staff participation and generates periodic reports.
• Teaches specified courses for staff to develop specific skills needed to enhance services provided to clients.
• Conducts client groups in health and wellness.
• Coordinates medication reviews and staffing’s with agency physicians.
• Develops techniques and supervises clients to assure medication compliance when judged necessary by the treatment team.
• Conducts record searches as requested by the treatment team or physician to obtain a history of medications and responses.
• Interacts with physicians, managed care and pharmacy to assist patients with obtaining medication.
• All medical policies and procedures specifically related to the various adult services provided in a community mental health facility.
• Safety regulations for the services of a community mental health facility.
• Crisis and emergency protocols as they apply to the various types of services provided by the organization.
• Pharmacology, medication administration techniques, and medication effects.
• Basic first aid, infection control principles and public health requirements
• The staff member must demonstrate skills in:
• Signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders
• Interpersonal communication, problem-solving and organization.
• Handling crisis and medical emergencies.
• Interfacing and networking with outside contacts.
• Presenting information and responding to questions from individuals and groups of clients, customers, co-workers and the general public.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelors of Science or Associates' in Nursing.
• 2 years' experience in psychiatric nursing is preferred.
• Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse (RN) or ability to obtain Indiana license is required.

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. and other job opportunities by visiting our website: https://www.porterstarke.org