Mental Health Registered Nurse (RN) Days & Nights
Company: The Pavilion at Williamsburg Place
Location: Williamsburg
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
$20,000 Sign-On Bonus Offered for Full-Time Night Shift
Nurses!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.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.Job Types: Full-time, PermanentPay:
$38.00 - $43.00 per hourBenefits:* 401(k)* Dental insurance*
Employee assistance program* Flexible schedule* Health insurance*
Health savings account* Paid time off* Tuition reimbursement*
Vision insuranceMedical specialties:* PsychiatryPhysical setting:*
Acute care* InpatientStandard shift:* Day shift* Night shiftWeekly
schedule:* 3x12Ability to Relocate:* Williamsburg, VA 23188:
Relocate before starting work (Required)Work Location: In
person
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