Registered Nurse

Responsibilities

• Initiates the admission process by obtaining provider orders upon patient arrival at a residential facility and completing the initial nursing assessment within 24 hours, including assistance with medical intake (patient history and physical).
• Performs vital sign monitoring, including orthostatic vitals and blind weights as ordered by the provider; conducts patient assessments and documents findings in detailed nursing notes.
• Maintains accurate placement of medications in the designated medication box and updates the medication administration record (MAR) accordingly.
• Supports patients in obtaining medications from the pharmacy, including facilitating initial medication orders.
• Collaborates with the treatment team to reinforce structure, safety, and consistency.
• Communicates relevant information obtained from patients or families to the interdisciplinary team to support individualized care planning and treatment continuity.
• Coordinates with the Primary Therapist on any insurance review information needed.
• Participates in discharge planning with the medical and psychiatric teams to ensure continuity of care and safe transition from eating disorder treatment.
• Attends monthly nurse-led meetings and other team meetings as they arise to support effective communication and collaboration.
• Provides health education to patients through individual or group sessions when appropriate and documents sessions clearly, accurately, and concisely using the designated form.
• Affords support in the coordination of patients' outpatient appointments as needed.
• Supports the informed consent process by helping patients understand procedures and treatments under the direction of the provider.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited school of nursing is required.
• A minimum of one year of experience, preferred.
• Valid Nursing licensure required.
• Virtual Programs - Multistate Nursing license, preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Good communication skills, guest relations skills, service-oriented, takes initiative, good attendance and punctuality; dependability, strong safety awareness, organized use of time, cooperation, working as a team member, and flexibility.