RN- PRN

Miramont Behavioral Health; Town of Middleton (WI); Sur place; USD 65 000 - 85 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Miramont Behavioral Health in Middleton, Wisconsin is seeking a Registered Nurse for PRN, on-site coverage. The RN will assess, plan, implement, and evaluate nursing care, supervise LPNs and CNAs on the unit, and communicate with the treatment team to ensure patient safety and quality care.

The role requires a valid RN license, CPR, and experience in behavioral health settings; the nurse will participate in admissions, medication administration, and handoffs with the care team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an approved nursing program.
• Current RN license in Wisconsin or compact state.
• CPR certification and de-escalation training as required by facility.

Responsabilités

• Provide and coordinate nursing care for patients.
• Assess patient status and update care plans.
• Administer medications with correct identifiers and documentation.
• Document care and unit activities accurately and timely.
• Communicate with interdisciplinary team and escalate changes in condition.
• Supervise care by LPNs/CNAs on assigned unit.
• Offer patient and family education on medications and rights.

Connaissances

CPR certification

Behavioral health knowledge

Medication administration

Formation

Registered Nurse License

Description du poste

RN- PRN | Miramont Behavioral Health | Middleton, WisconsinAbout the Job: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 settingLICENSES/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 Miramont Behavioral Health?Miramont Behavioral Health offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Miramont Behavioral Health is an EOE.Veterans 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.