Admission Nurse - Full-time RN

Responsibilities

• Conduct and document comprehensive initial Nursing Assessment, including admission summaries in patient progress notes.
• Identify and document priority mental and medical problems, including need for detoxification when indicated.
• Verify medication orders and laboratory requisitions in physical chart and electronic health record.
• Obtain additional admission orders from physicians and document appropriately.
• Initiate and contribute to the Multidisciplinary Treatment Plan by outlining problems, objectives, goals, and interventions based on assessment data.
• Collaborate with unit staff to conduct patient search and inventory of clothing and valuables according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Attend and actively assist during rapid responses and emergency codes to ensure patient safety and effective response.
• Flexibly adjust assignments as necessary to meet the dynamic needs of the hospital, including but not limited to overseeing outside visitation hour (OVH), assisting unit staff, and/or assignment to specific roles on the unit.
• Provide assistance and guidance to Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) to ensure compliance with nursing standards and quality care as directed by house supervisor and nursing leadership.
• Perform any additional duties as assigned by nursing leadership to support department and organizational objectives.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited professional nursing program required; bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred.
• A minimum of two (2) years experience as a registered nurse in psychiatric or behavioral health setting preferred.
• Current and valid license to practice nursing by the relevant State Board of Nursing.
• Valid driver's license preferred.
• CPR certification.
• Successful completion of hospital-approved physical and behavioral management training, encompassing de-escalation techniques and safe use of seclusion/restraint.
• Must pass medication administration competency exam before administering medications.