RN - PRN

Carolina Dunes BH; Carolina (PR); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Carolina Dunes BH in Carolina, Puerto Rico, is seeking a Registered Nurse responsible for delivering nursing care to patients. Key responsibilities include assessing and developing patient care plans, administering medications, and supervising nursing support staff. The ideal candidate will be a graduate of an accredited nursing program, possess an RN license, and have experience in behavioral health. This role emphasizes patient education, adherence to safety protocols, and effective documentation.

Qualifications

• One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area preferred.
• Experience in behavioral health or psychiatric environment preferred.
• Certification in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing health needs and developing care plans.
• Monitor and document patient status continuously.
• Supervise and educate patients and families about health conditions.

Skills

Patient assessment

Medication administration

Care plan development

Patient education

Behavioral health understanding

Education

Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing

Valid current RN license

Tools

Controlled substances management

Medical records management

Job description

RN - PRN | Carolina Dunes Behavioral Health | Leland, North Carolina**About the Job:**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 pertinent information gathered is documented.· Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.· Takes physician’s orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews physician’s orders. Ensures physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.· Accurately administers medications per ordered note and documents accurate count of controlled substance. Adjusts medications under provider’s supervision as needed; monitors lab results to validate medication compliance.· Notifies physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.· Supervises self-administration of medications using safety initiative of using two means of patient identification: documents and reports effects of scheduled and 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 makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following established guidelines.· Assures 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.· Gives thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physician.· Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.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.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.#RNHPVeterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.