RN Outpatient Psych

Lakeland Behavioral Health System; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plan

Prescription drug plan

Dental and Vision plan

Flexible spending accounts

Health savings accounts

Short-term and long-term disability

Tuition reimbursement

401K with company match

Well-being programs

Job summary

Lakeland Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO is seeking a Registered Nurse to join our Outpatient Program/Clinic on a full-time, Monday–Friday 8-hour shift. You will assess and coordinate care for patients with physical and behavioral health needs, develop nursing care plans, and educate patients and families while maintaining accurate records in line with policy and state regulations.

Join a 208-bed facility offering a comprehensive benefits package, ongoing training, supportive leadership,

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by Missouri or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Job description

FT RN Outpatient Program/Clinic (M-F 8 hr shift)

Lakeland Behavioral Health in Springfield, MO

About Us

Lakeland Behavioral Health, Missouri’s Leading Psychiatric Hospital and Treatment Center is seeking passionate Registered Nurses (RNs) to work at our outpatiend program in Springfield, MO. Lakeland is a 208-bed facility that offers comprehensive training, dynamic leadership, and personalized support so you can achieve your greatest potential.

Employee Comprehensive Benefits Package

• Medical plan
• Prescription drug plan
• Dental and Vision plan
• Flexible spending accounts, health savings accounts
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• Tuition reimbursement
• 401K with company match
• Additionally, our well-being programs encompass employee assistance programs, financial support and much more.

Registered Nurse Essential Functions

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by Missouri or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
• 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.