The Registered Nurse provides comprehensive mental health care, including patient assessment, medication administration, and monitoring psychiatric and physical well-being. They also ensure a safe environment, maintain accurate medical records, and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team.
Requirements summary
Candidates must hold a current Florida LPN or RN license and possess strong critical thinking skills. A degree in nursing or a related field is preferred, along with one year of clinical experience.
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This position plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive mental health care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsibilities include monitoring and supporting patients' psychiatric and physical well-being, administering medications, facilitating therapeutic communication, and ensuring a safe and structured environment throughout the patient’s stay.
Primary duties/Responsibilities
Promote the mission, values and vision of the organization.
Provide excellent customer service for patients and patients; practices confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
Under supervision of a Charge Nurse, assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the units.
Implements individualized treatment programs as directed by the Health Care
Practitioner.
Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps at the beginning of
each shift with another staff member and sign count logs.
Benefits
401(k)
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Paid time off
Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established
policies, procedures and protocols. Intervenes with proper safety techniques,
procedures and standard precautions.
Obtains lab specimens and performs EKG’s using proper techniques and procedures. Communicates information to ancillary departments using established referral process.
Admissions/Intakes
Provide patient assessment and communicate any alerts, Qs, or flags for concerns based on reported history and/or current presentation.
Obtain physician's orders
Reviews, explains and obtains patient signature on all admissions paperwork
Obtains the patient’s vital signs and medical history.
Administer medication as prescribed by facility medical providers.
Respond to any medical emergency on property, provide assistance to other floor nurses, or direct care staff, delegate communication and coordination of emergency events.
Complete COWs and CIWAs as ordered by the medical provider.
Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
Monitor email communications and respond appropriately as it pertains to the nursing department.
Follow up on any patients admitted to the hospital, completing nurse to nurse reports and obtain any medical records for review.
Complete daily medical equipment logs to ensure compliance (oxygen tank, AED, Glucometer, Fridge Temp, etc.)
Complete nursing notes in accordance with company policy and procedure, meeting documentation timelines.
Performs other duties as required.
Qualifications
Required:
Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing or related field preferred.
Current LPN or RN license – Florida.
One (1) year experience of clinical, preferred.
Strong understanding of local, state and federal laws and guidelines.
Working knowledge of Joint Commission standards; preferred.
Relevant computer software and hardware applications proficiency – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Electronic Medical Records, Billing Systems and/or other scheduling applications; preferred.
Must be able to maintain CPR certification.
Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
