RN - Nights- Acute

Highland Hospital; Charleston (WV); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive salary

Job summary

Highland Hospital in Charleston, WV is seeking a Registered Nurse for night shift (12-hour) in acute care. The RN provides nursing care, develops care plans, administers meds, documents, and coordinates with treatment teams on psychiatry/behavioral health units.

On-site position offering comprehensive benefits and opportunities for professional growth. Requirements include RN license, at least 1 year of nursing experience, and CPR/De-escalation certification.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license in WV or compact state.
• 1+ years nursing experience in clinical, behavioral health, or related setting preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation certification required.

Responsibilities

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates patients and families.
• Assesses patient status on an ongoing basis and communicates findings to providers in a timely manner.
• Administers medications per orders with two identifiers and documents accordingly.
• Notifies providers of significant changes in status and documents changes in care and treatment plans.
• Maintains medication security and proper administration of controlled substances.
• Completes admission and discharge processes and participates in unit activities and hand-off reports.

Skills

Patient care

Communication

Assessment skills

Education

RN - Registered Nurse

BSN preferred

Job description

RN - Nights- Acute | Highland Hospital | Charleston, West Virginia

About the Job:

12HR Shifts 7-7

PURPOSE STATEMENT:

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

Roles and Responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Assesses patient’s status on an ongoing basis and communicates finding to the providers timely.
• Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
• Obtains provider’s orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews provider’s orders ensuring all required elements are present and appropriate per policy and procedures.
• Accurately administers medications per ordered utilizing at least two patient identifiers.
• Notifies providers of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
• Assesses and documents effects of 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 patient care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.
• Provides education/explanation to patients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, patient's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal patient care.
• Monitors patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and escalates coverage needs to supervisor/Charge RN.
• Ensures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift and patient assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.
• Communicates thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.

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.
• Knowledge of and experience with psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting

LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:

• Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
• Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

WORK LOCATION:

This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.

SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Why Highland Hospital? Highland Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Highland Hospital is an EOE.

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