NIGHT SHIFT - Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric Inpatient Hospital - Sign-On Bonus up to $10,000

Shifts will include Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct nursing care, including monitoring vital signs and administering injections.
• Maintain CEUs required for continued license/certification.
• Maintain credentials with all applicable managed care contracts by completing the necessary paperwork and returning it on a timely basis.
• Collaborate with providers and other nursing staff to provide and coordinate patient care.
• Monitor, document, and report changes in patient conditions to RN or physician.
• Provide instructions on medications, treatment plans, and home care.
• Educate patients with chronic disease management, such as diabetes and hypertension.
• Enter data in client records, ensuring that data is accurate, complete, and timely.
• Prepare client charts for physician appointments, ensuring that charting is as accurate and comprehensive as required.
• Track and coordinate data pertinent to patients’ care (i.e., assistance and sample medications, drug utilization evaluations, etc.).
• Continue to further education and to remain updated on psychiatric nursing issues by attending continuing education and training courses.
• Review all outpatient medication storage and administration locations in all counties for monthly pharmacy review requirements.
• Use standard precautions and OSHA guidelines for the disposal of medical waste.
• Complete and submit billing documents.
• Complete and submit mileage reports.

Physical Requirements

• Occupational Exposure Risk Classification: The normal work routine involves moderate exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues.
• The normal work routine has a minimal ergonomic risk for repetitive motion impairment.
• The position may require a minimal amount of physical exertion (bending, lifting, twisting) in the work area.
• The position requires the ability to engage with patients who may become violent and to participate in physical patient holds using approved techniques when necessary.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or higher in Nursing. BSN preferred.
• Nursing Licensure in the state of Indiana required.
• Certification as Psychiatric Nurse preferred.
• CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) and First Aid certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. This certification must be maintained and kept current through employment.
• Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance coverage.
• Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks.
• Must be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Prefer at least one (1) year of Healthcare or Psychiatric experience.

Schedule

Night shift: Thursday, Friday, and Saturday 7:00 PM – 7:30 AM.