Registered Nurse (PRN)

The Registered Nurse (RN) will provide professional nursing care to patients according to hospital policy and procedure; will assess patient care needs, plan and implement nursing care procedures, evaluate patient progress and modify care plans as necessary; will provide teaching to patients and their families; will direct the work of nursing support staff through the use of appropriate delegation and supervision skills.

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 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 physician’s 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.

Performs related duties, as requested.

Upholds the Organization's ethics and customer service standards.

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Employee may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the hospital.

ADN or BSN from an accredited college or university.

CPR

Required

Licenses: Valid Texas RN license in good standing required.

BLS, ACLS, CPI certifications a plus.

De-escalation

Program (provided during on-site training)

Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, telehealth, case management, or a combination of education and experience. Must be 21 years old or older.