RN Registered Nurse - Residential

Job Description

Developing and initiating the Nursing Care Plan Providing clear and complete client documentation Implementing Physician Orders Counting narcotics daily, logs appropriately Meeting regularly with medical staff to discuss client treatment Providing assessments of medical problems Performing primary first aid and determining need for physician notification Meeting with each client, completing a daily assessment, taking vital signs and administering all prescription medication Assist with meals, dishes, and bathroom observations Responsibility for carrying out any orders received from the physician and psychiatrist, and reporting information to the Nurse Administrator, Program Director and Facility Contributing insightful, practical, and meaningful information to the treatment planning process Directing residents in a clear, concise, and informative matter Understanding the therapeutic process and confidentiality laws, and having strong knowledge of professional ethics Demonstrating leadership abilities, with an ability to communicate with persons from all educational and cultural backgrounds Demonstrating tact, initiative, resourcefulness, a professional manner, enthusiasm, and a non-judgmental attitude

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Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree preferred Experience working in behavioral healthcare preferred Must hold an unencumbered nursing license in the state in which you are applying

Additional Information

We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

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