Position Details for Registered Nurses

• Carries out all aspects of patient care and other assignments as directed by supervising Registered Nurse
• Observes whether specialized services may be needed and communicate to an RN or appropriate medical staff member
• Performs ongoing observation of the patients and milieu to ensure active treatment is provided and patients are participating
• Reports changes in patient’s condition or behavior to an RN or medical provider. including agitation, high‐risk behaviors, changes in vital signs, and eating, sleeping, and toileting patterns
• Intervenes appropriately with patients experiencing a behavioral crisis situation
• Initiates and/or participates in provision of emergency medical care when indicated
• Participates with the treatment team in implementation of the individualized plan of care
• Provides patient educational information for identified learning needs
• Facilitates educational/activity groups as assigned or when indicated using approved materials
• Ensures compliance with infection control protocols and/or policies by patients, visitors, and staff
• Performs environmental and safety rounds and complete environmental check sheet as assigned. Takes action to mitigate risk and report identified problems to the Program Director, Director of Nursing or designee
• Complies with National Patient Safety Goals and provides immediate feedback if noncompliance is identified
• Ensures a “first dose review” has been completed prior to the administration of any new medication
• Obtains clarification on medication orders that are unclear, do not include all the required elements, or include Do Not Use abbreviations
• Reinforces medication teaching on all new medications and responds to additional questions and concerns the patient may have regarding medications
• Documents medication variances and/or adverse drug reactions on the appropriate form and notifies the patient, practitioner, and facility leadership as directed per policy
• Controls access to the medication rooms and/or medication dispensing machines in accordance with facility policy
• Ensures medication room and equipment is clean, including no personal belongings in the medication room

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; associate or bachelor’s degree preferred
• Graduate of an accredited LPN or LVN program
• CPI, CPR/first aid; valid state driver’s license if required by state law and operating a company vehicle
• In addition to state requirements, one year acute inpatient with psychiatric care experience preferred
• Ability to provide excellent service to internal and external customers
• Ability to understand and comply with government, regulatory, and company rules
• Ability to record, report, and maintain confidentiality of information and respond to requests for information