About this role
SUMMARY
Provides nursing care and coordinates medical/psychiatric care for clients. Provides clients with continuity of care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
* Performs nursing assessments in order to identify client’s needs and plan of care * Provides treatment for existing and emergency health care conditions * Assesses medical appropriateness for admission and continually assesses throughout clients’ stay * Consults with Psychiatrist if change in medical status occurs with referral to more appropriate level of care * Administers medication and maintains clinical charts * Observes, records, and initiates orders, maintains inventory (including injections) and uses appropriate action concerning client reaction to medication and therapeutic procedures * Monitors activities and job duties of Mental Health Assistants/Technicians assigned to their shifts * Reviews and monitors client’s progress through supervision and disposition of cases; confers with other programs/agencies, doctors, etc. as required regarding client welfare * Documents completed according to nursing standards of care, agency policy and procedures * Assists in assessment of clients’ mental status on a daily basis, including RN health wellness exams * Performs a variety of professional medical nursing duties under the direction and supervision of the Psychiatrist; collects of routine laboratory specimen, administers injectable medications, administers emergency medication, communicates with pharmacies regarding doctor’s orders for medications and related duties * Counts and documents locked as-needed medications * Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team * Educates clients to possible side effects of injectable medications * Performs other duties as required
QUALIFICATIONS
* Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oklahoma * Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills * Demonstrated experience in use of physical assessment skills and the ability to handle medical emergencies * Must be able to work shift-work * One year experience preferred * Knowledge and experience working with administration of psychotropic medications, preferred * Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, practices, techniques and procedures, preferred * Experience working in a psychiatric setting, preferred * Certification in mental health nursing a plus
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
* Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time * Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds * Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time * Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer
HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!
* We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance * Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance * Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary * Student Loan Repayment Options * No Cost Employee Assistance Plan * 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10) * 9 Paid Holidays * 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion. * 4 Rest and Relaxation Days * 3 days of Education Leave * 4 hours of Volunteer Leave * Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually * Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.