Registered Nurse: Short hour (On call)
Position Summary
Position Purpose
The Registered Nurse is responsible for overseeing all aspects of medical care for those individuals for whom RHD provides services.
- Major Responsibilities
- Complete daily mental status exams on 6–12 residents.
- Complete narcotic counts at the beginning and end of shift.
- Administer medication via the medication administration record.
- Identify early signs of psychiatric relapse, medication side effects, or medical issues.
- Maintain detailed nursing notes in EMR/charting.
- Document progress toward treatment plan goals.
- Ensure compliance with state regulations, Joint Commission, and organizational policy.
- Lead response to psychiatric or medical emergencies.
- Make patient appointments and assist in transportation when needed.
- Clinical
- Collaborate on Personal Recovery Plans which emphasize residents’ strengths and needs.
- Engage with residents regularly to note changes that may impact the recovery plan.
- Educational
- Participate in program milieu.
- Attend and/or facilitate educational groups and meetings.
- Provide education to support residents in understanding medication management.
- Provide education to support residents in understanding daily health and wellness needs.
- Medication and health management
- Complete assessments/physicals within regulatory time frames.
- Ensure residents’ prescriptions are current and collaborate with MD as needed.
- Coordinate medications and health needs with the program Psychiatrist.
- Maintain electronic medication administration record (eMAR).
- Monitor the administration of all medications.
- Assist residents with scheduling medical appointments and follow up on recommendations.
- Coordinate physical healthcare with Primary Care Physicians and specialists.
- PROGRAM
- Document educational groups and other resident contact.
- Participate in case consultations, staff meetings, and supervision as assigned.
- Attend training as required by RHD and licensing bodies.
- Perform duties as assigned by director to ensure continuity of care.
Job Qualifications and Competencies
- Job Qualifications
- Current PA RN/LPN licensure
- Current CPR/First Aid certification
- Experience with Behavioral Health/Criminal Justice preferred
- Valid Driver’s License
- Act 33/34 clearances
- FBI clearance as needed
- All trainings required by licensure
- Must complete a Physical, TB test, and Hep B titer.
Network Conditions
Network Functions
Equipment/Machines
Physical Demands • Patient Care
- RNs assess patient health, develop care plans, and implement nursing interventions to ensure optimal patient outcomes.
- Medication
- Administration: Administer medications and monitor patients for side effects and reactions, ensuring adherence to prescribed treatment plans.
- Collaboration: Work closely with physicians and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care and communicate updates regarding patient conditions.
- Documentation: Maintain accurate and complete patient records, documenting vital signs, symptoms, and changes in patient conditions.
- Patient
- Education: Educate patients about health conditions, treatment options, and self-care strategies to promote recovery and wellness through individual and group sessions.
- Proficient use of computers, mobile devices, and agency software.
- Business use of company equipment including telephone and vehicle.
☒ Medium
exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
☒ Stand/Sit (stationary)
☒ Walk
☒ Use hands/fingers
☒ Climb (stairs/ladders)
☒ Talk/Hear
☒ See
☒ Push/Pull
☒ Repetitive Motion
☒ Reach (high/low)
☒ Kneel/Stoop/Crouch/Crawl
