Registered Nurse Nights 7p-7a 7500 Sign On
Company: Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: May 8, 2024
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Job Description:
Candidates hired for full-time night positions are eligible to
receive a $7,500.00 sign-on bonus plus up to $4/hour shift
differential. Our RN's are responsible for delivering quality
general and psychiatric nursing care to patients who are
hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders,
supporting the hospital and program philosophy of care, and ensure
the safety and well-being of each patient by following our clinical
guidelines as part of our comprehensive clinical treatment
team.Duties include but are not limited to:Provide direct care to
patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs,
supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient
progress.Collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary
professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for
their patients.Responsible for maintaining a safe environment on
the unit.Provide social support for patients by creating and
encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as
support groups, social activities and other therapeutic
measures.Conducts intake assessments through interviews with
patients and relatives to gather case history.Plans and provides
nursing care for patients.Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical
and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment
options.Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health
staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for
clients.Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and
other medications.Arranges further medical attention when
necessary.Assists the client in understanding the nature of
emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.Keep
accurate written charts and records of patient activities and
progress. Comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and
procedures.Use professional judgment to ascertain and to apply
appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis.Assists
in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and
patients.Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of
pain.Documents all patient information on medical charts and
follows physicians written orders.Maintains patient
confidentiality.Maintains accurate records and documentation of
patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according
to standard medical record keeping.Performs administrative
assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and
completing progress notes in the computer
system.RequirementsEducation: ADN or BSN from an accredited college
or university.Required Licenses: Valid Texas RN license in good
standing required. CPR required/BLS certification preferred -
candidates are expected to pass a provided CPR course within 30
days of hire. SAMA certification required and candidates are
expected to pass our provided class within 30 days of
hire.Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably
in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, tele-health or a
combination of education and experience.Must be 21 years old or
older.Additional: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plusKnowledge,
Skills & Abilities:Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws
pertaining to mental health and regulations pertaining to
psychiatric nursing and the treatment of the mentally and
emotionally disturbed patients. Theories, principles, and
techniques of group and individual psychotherapy. Symptoms and
behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed mentally ill
patients.Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and
treatment of mental health. Professional nursing principles,
procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of
psychiatric patients. Social, psychological, and physical factors
of mental and emotional disorders. Medical and psychological
terminology. Medications, including psychotropic drugs, and effects
on psychiatric patients. Control, preparation and administration of
medications.Demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these
skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical
and/or non-medical tasks of the Child, Adolescent and Adult for a
given shift; record of consistently high quality of clinical and
interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to
othersDisplays basic knowledge of treatment procedures;
interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent
crises intervention practice, medical and psychiatric emergency
procedures.Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically
found in the child or adolescent psychiatric population,
application of this knowledge to child, adolescent or adult
knowledge of medical terminology, especially those terms associated
with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric care; thorough
familiarity of psychopharmacy and the use of psychotropic
medications with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric population,
basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving;
organizational and time management; crisis intervention
skillsAbility to apply professional nursing care principles and
procedures in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients.
Develop interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric
patients.Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and
function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of
sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy. Provide prompt, efficient, and
responsive service.Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in
answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project
consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.Excellent written
and oral communication skills; skills in facilitating and/or
co-facilitating process-oriented and didactic groups.Screening:
Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical, and
be able to provide positive employment references.Physical Demands:
With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop,
kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained period of time, walk,
pull, lift, raise and move objects from position to position (up to
50 lbs.), finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and
textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly,
accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive,
identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the
nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive
motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Light work most of the
time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to
10 pounds of force frequently; and occasionally medium work, that
is exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20
pounds of force frequently.This job description is not intended to
be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties to meet
the ongoing needs of the hospital.If you are among the most
competitive and qualified candidates for the job, you will be
contacted directly by one of our hiring managers. Due to the high
volume of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to
individual inquiries regarding your application status. Good Luck &
we hope to meet you soon!Georgetown Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified
applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard
to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or
protected Veteran status.BenefitsFull-time employees are eligible
for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a
generous amount of paid time off.by Jobble
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