Registered Nurse (RN) - PRN - Psych

Volunteers of America, Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

403b match

EAP

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Volunteers of America, Utah is seeking a Registered Nurse to support medication administration and clinical services within a residential treatment setting. Collaboration with APRN and psychiatry staff will optimize patient care and treatment outcomes.

The RN will manage medication systems, complete required documentation, and educate clients and team members on medications, safety, and best practices while working weekend grave shifts as needed and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• Current RN license in the state of Utah.
• Experience working in inpatient psychiatric settings preferred.
• Experience with serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder preferred.
• Demonstrates sound judgment within the role's responsibilities.
• Willingness to become CPR and First Aid certified.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Psychiatrist or APRN to manage the medication system and document accordingly.
• Administer medications and medical services and coordinate required lab work.
• Educate clients and staff on medication side effects and monitoring.
• Screen high-risk admits, complete initial assessments, and assist with intake processes.
• Coordinate with other medical professionals and treatment providers.
• Develop strategies with clients to improve adherence to prescribed medications.
• Complete documentation in a timely manner and participate in planning meetings.
• Provide training to staff and clients on health and medication topics as needed.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Verbal communication

Written communication

Organized

Detail-oriented

Professional boundaries

Team collaboration

CPR

First Aid

Education

RN license Utah

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

$35 - $40 / hr DOE/DOQ

Seeking PRN staff and PT (preference for weekend grave shift)

Benefits

• 403b retirement plan with employer match (50% match up to 3%).
• Employee Assistance Program for all employees
• Employee Referral Program including cash bonuses and paid time off

About

Volunteers of America, Utah is an affiliate of a national, nonprofit, faith-based organization that has served communities across the United States for more than 125 years. Volunteers of America, Utah’s mission is to provide community-supported paths for those who are vulnerable to improve their lives and increase their self-reliance. Our programs serve people experiencing challenges related to mental health, substance use, and homelessness. We encourage all who are passionate about making a difference, including individuals with lived experience, to apply.

Position Summary

The Registered Nurse works in conjunction with the team APRN to organize and manage the system of administering medication; deliver medication administration and medical services; and provide a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services.

Essential Duties

Collaborate with the team Psychiatrist or APRN to manage the medication system, administer medications and medical services, arrange for required lab work, and complete needed documentation for the management of the medication system.

• Administer medications and medical services, arrange for required lab work, and complete necessary documentation for management of the medication system.
• Collaborate with the team Psychiatrist or APRN to manage the medication system.
• Screen and monitor clients for medical problems/side effects while also educating both clients and other team members on side effects.
• Screen new admits for high-risk factors, complete initial assessments, and assist with other intake processes relevant to the scope of the position.
• Communicate and coordinate services with other medical professionals (e.g., pharmacy employees, medication representatives, and other treatment providers).
• Collaborate with clients to develop strategies to maximize the taking of medications as prescribed (e.g., behavioral tailoring, development of individual cues and reminders).
• Complete documentation in a timely manner.
• Participate in daily staff organizational meetings and treatment planning review meetings.
• Complete documentation and meet minimum service time based on the mental health program requirements.
• Provide training and education to staff, clients, and others in health and medication related topics as needed.
• Ensure clients are current on immunizations, TB Tests, and labs as needed.
• Attend work on a regular and predictable basis.

Non-Essential Duties

• Maintain good professional relationships with appropriate community figures, referral sources, and other professionals.
• Maintain and enhance professional skills and knowledge through attending conferences/ workshops/courses and reading professional materials that are relevant to job requirements and approved by the Program Manager. Maintain all continuing education requirements in order to maintain professional level and status.
• Demonstrate familiarity with and adherence to Utah laws regarding confidentiality and mandatory reporting requirements.
• Conduct professional life in accordance with the standards of his/her discipline and the clinical policies and procedures of the agency.
• Maintain familiarity with issues and trends in the behavioral health field including comorbid mental health issues, advances in psychopharmacology, theory, and evidence-based practices.
• Performs other functions as necessary or assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Current RN license in the state of Utah.
• Experience working in in inpatient psychiatric settings preferred.
• Experience working with individuals diagnosed with a serious mental illness and/or substance use disorder preferred.
• Demonstrates an ability to use sound judgment within the scope of the position’s responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain professionalism and adapt to change.
• Organized, detail-oriented, self-starter.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills; attention to detail.
• Demonstrated skills in crisis intervention.
• Computer literate with familiarity of Microsoft Office.Computer literate with familiarity of Microsoft Office.
• Ability to uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality regulations agency policies and procedures, and interact in a professional manner with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public.Ability to uphold professional boundaries, confidentiality regulations agency policies and procedures, and interact in a professional manner with a diverse workforce, clients, and the public.
• Willingness to accept supervision and direction.
• Become CPR and First Aid Certified.
• Must be at least 21 years of age, possess a current driver’s license, have a good driving record, and be insurable on the agency’s liability policy.
• Must be able to pass Utah-DHS – Office of Licensing background screening and pre-employment drug screen.

Physical Demands

• Ability to move around the facility, interacting with clients for 12-hour shifts.
• Work is performed in a residential treatment center environment. May entail using a computer for extended periods of time.