PRN Registered Nurse - Nights

About the role

The Registered Nurse (RN) position oversees the medical, psychiatric, substance abuse and nursing care for individuals served. The RN position also services as clinical liaison for designated individuals until they are enrolled in services at another community facility.

Responsibilities

• Conglomerates services with various public and private community health, mental health and social service agencies to ensure appropriate services for individuals.
• Aids individuals with preparation and recording of the service planning process.
• Conducts assessments and treatment plans.
• Provides individual and family counseling.
• Participates in the development of educational curriculum.
• Supervises and/or provides nursing treatment and monitoring, such as diabetes and blood pressure.
• Responds to crisis calls for assessment and pertinent intervention as needed.
• Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team to continuously improve productivity, efficiency, recovery outcomes and medical care.
• Coordinates the relationship with outside medical and nursing support services including pharmacy and laboratory services.

Requirements

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing as a Registered Nurse, Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.
• Valid and current state-specific RN license (Compact licensure preferred).
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in a behavioral health setting.

Skills

• Knowledge of psychiatric medications and their indications, common side effects, reactions and interactions of medications prescribed.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to pay close attention to detail.
• Ability to problem solve.
• Ability to conduct assessments and treatment plans.
• Ability to communicate both verbally and in writing.
• Effective listening skills.
• Excellent documentation skills.
• Trauma Informed Care experience preferred.
• Bilingual preferred.

Benefits

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Pay

$40 - $45 per hour