The Registered Nurse consults with the physician and psychiatrist to ensure appropriate medical interventions are achieved. The RN meets with each resident, completes a daily assessment, and administers all prescription medication. The RN is responsible for carrying out any orders received from the physician and psychiatrist, and reports information to the Nurse Administrator, Program Director and Facility Administrator as needed.
Responsibilities
Developing and initiating the Nursing Care Plan
Providing clear and complete client documentation
Implementing Physician Orders
Counting narcotics daily, logs appropriately
Meeting regularly with medical staff to discuss client treatment
Providing assessments of medical problems
Performing primary first aid and determining need for physician notification
Meeting with each client, completing a daily assessment, taking vital signs and administering all prescription medication
Responsibility for carrying out any orders received from the physician and psychiatrist, and reporting information to the Nurse Administrator, Program Director and Facility
Contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process
Directing residents in a clear, concise, and informative matter
Understanding the therapeutic process and confidentiality laws, and having strong knowledge of professional ethics
Demonstrating leadership abilities, with an ability to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds
Demonstrating tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude
On call responsibilities as needed
This part-time position works 12-hour shifts, 1-2 days per week, at one of our residential programs. For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at discoverymood.com.
Seniority level
Entry level
Employment type
Part-time
Job function
Health Care Provider
Industries
Mental Health Care
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