Registered Nurse, Georgia & Florida Licensed
Company: Willingway
Location: Augusta
Posted on: May 8, 2024
|
|
Job Description:
Registered Nurse, Georgia & Florida Licensed - Willingway -
Augusta, GeorgiaAbout the Job:The Registered Nurse is responsible
for providing nursing care to patients. Supervising care treatment
and services of patient care provided by LPNs, CNAs and other staff
on assigned unit and shift. Developing, implementing, and
evaluating an individual plan of care for each client. Assessment
and re-assessment of patients. Communicating appropriate
information with the interdisciplinary team. Reporting client
concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in
a timely manner.Roles and Responsibilities:* Provides and
coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs
of client, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains
medical records and educates clients and their families about
various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring
client safety at all times.* Assesses client's status on an ongoing
basis and pertinent information gathered is documented.* Ensures
nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial
treatment plan is completed upon admission.* Takes physician's
orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents
appropriately; transcribes and reviews physician's orders. Ensures
physician's orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed
appropriately per policy and procedure.* Accurately administers
medications per ordered note and documents accurate count of
controlled substance. Adjusts medications under provider's
supervision as needed; monitors lab results to validate medication
compliance.* Notifies physician of significant changes in status
such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in
medical status regarding response to medications, etc.* Supervises
self-administration of medications using safety initiative of using
two means of client identification: documents and reports effects
of scheduled and PRN medications.* Maintains accountability of
administration, recording, control and security of medications,
including narcotics.* Completes admission and discharge processes
efficiently and accurately as directed.* Confers regularly with
treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers,
physician) regarding client care. Attends and participates in the
unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as
appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.* Provides
education/explanation to clients, families, and co-workers
regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects,
client's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal
client care.* Monitors client acuity, census, staffing needs, and
makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following established
guidelines.* Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed
for all clients on each shift and client assignment sheets are
completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.* Gives
thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physician.*
Provides coverage in emergency services as
needed.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:* Graduation from an
approved/accredited school of nursing.* One or more years' nursing
experience within clinical area of service provided by facility
preferred.* Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction
recovery environment
preferred.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:* Valid current RN
license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.*
Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.* Minimum one year of
behavioral health experienceWhy Willingway?Willingway offers a
comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate
with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should
apply by submitting a resume. Willingway is an EOE.Veterans and
military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is
dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our
treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the
unique strengths of the military community in supporting our
mission to serve those who have served.Job Type: Full-time%6635559%
%%mednurse%%
Keywords: Willingway, Augusta , Registered Nurse, Georgia & Florida Licensed, Healthcare , Augusta, Georgia
Click
here to apply!
|