Registered Nurse - Adolescent Psych Unit, Per Diem Variable

Location: Lillington, North Carolina – Dorothea Dix Harnett Adolescent Psych Unit

About the role

Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needs
• Uses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care
• Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care
• Facilitates a safe environment
• Maintains required competencies
• Functions as charge nurse as assigned
• Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care
• Administers medication as ordered by physician
• Recognizes life-threatening situations and responds appropriately
• Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff
• Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators
• Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services
• Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients
• Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen
• Other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred
• Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure
• At least 1 year of Psych experience
• BLS certification – American Heart Association

Skills

• Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Effective organizational and leadership skills
• Knowledge of the age-specific physiological, psychosocial, developmental, and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements

• Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
• Visual acuity for observation of patients
• Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting
• May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material