Registered Nurse Residential

About the role

The registered nurse (RN, RN II, RN III) performs professional nursing activities in the care of patients so they may achieve or regain, and then maintain, maximum physical, emotional or social functions. Role functions are governed by the Nurse Practice Act, the Administrative Code (in the state of employment), as well as the professional standards for nursing practice, and the corresponding policies and procedures of Rogers Memorial Hospital (Rogers).

Responsibilities

• Complete initial assessments and documents as required.
• Collect, record, and analyze, within prescribed timeframe, pertinent data for admission.
• Assess according to hospital policy, including patient strengths and limitations, cultural, spiritual, and ethnic factors, patient needs at discharge, medical/physical status, medication compliance, reactions, and schedule; and age-specific data regarding the patient’s individual needs.
• Investigate and document the patient's interaction with family and friends as it is pertinent to the patient’s treatment.
• Provide patient information to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes.
• Initiate and update treatment plan and documentation as required.
• Participate in planning and modifying the patient’s plan of care.
• Evaluate data obtained by others by reviewing patient’s treatment plan and multi-disciplinary assessment for assigned patients.
• Develop and interpret plan of care with the patient/family, updating it as indicated.
• Identify, interpret, and document information collected in nursing interview, observation, physical assessment and diagnostic data, and confer with other health care professionals, as appropriate.
• Review current lab data and follow-up with doctor.
• Identify potential for falls and initiate fall precautions, as indicated.
• Identify potential for self-abuse, suicidality and/or assaultive behavior.
• Develop age-appropriate interventions for the patient’s plan of care.
• Absorb changes in patient status and document interventions accordingly.
• Demonstrate safe and correct medication administration.
• Maintain current knowledge of the medication’s purpose and effects for each patient.
• Identify potential patient care problems, abrupt changes, or impending instability in the patient’s condition, and exercise leadership to intervene appropriately and prevent adverse patient outcomes.
• Use appropriate de-escalation techniques.
• Identify alcohol withdrawal syndrome.
• Identify extra pyramidal side-effects/neuroleptic malignant syndrome signs.
• Identify significant cardiac and/or respiratory symptoms requiring immediate medical intervention.
• Implement age-appropriate teaching interventions to meet these educational needs.
• Organize patient care activities and interventions according to patient priorities and preferences, needs of the unit, and time constraints.
• Implement patient care based on established care plans, Hospital policies and procedures, and unit standards of care, incorporating the patient’s age-specific and cultural needs, as appropriate.
• Ensure the unit is kept in an orderly fashion.
• Serve as a role model for peers and others in effective use of communication, teaching, and leadership skills.
• Supervise and delegate tasks to LPN/psychiatric technician, taking into account their educational preparation and demonstrated abilities.
• Provide complete acuity monitors to the Patient Accounts department, to assist in accurate billing.
• Coordinate unit activities.
• Facilitate the admission process.
• Communicate pertinent information regarding unit status and projected needs.
• Manage the therapeutic milieu and use sound clinical judgment and decision-making skills.
• Plan patient care assignments that facilitate continuity of care within the unit guidelines and are based on patient needs, unit activity, and nursing staff qualifications.
• Assume Charge Nurse Role.
• Participate in projects, tasks and continuing education opportunities to improve Professional Skills And Unit/department Systems.
• Conduct self in a professional manner.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Registered nurse licensed by State Board of Nursing in the state of employment.
• Licence must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in the state of employment.
• American Health Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or is required with a valid license.
• Experience in a healthcare setting preferred.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and emergencies.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to lift and move patients as needed.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Current background check and drug screening.

Skills

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to handle stressful situations and emergencies.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of hospital policies and procedures.
• Ability to lift and move patients as needed.
• Ability to read, write, and speak English fluently.
• Current background check and drug screening.

Benefits

Competitive compensation package, comprehensive benefits, paid time off, and more.

Pay

Salary range: $50,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

4 scheduled days Monday - Friday (No weekends)