SUMMARY
Provides nursing care and coordinates medical/psychiatric care for clients. Provides clients with continuity of care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
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Performs nursing assessments in order to identify client’s needs and plan of care
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Provides treatment for existing and emergency health care conditions
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Assesses medical appropriateness for admission and continually assesses throughout clients’ stay
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Consults with Psychiatrist if change in medical status occurs with referral to more appropriate level of care
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Administers medication and maintains clinical charts
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Observes, records, and initiates orders, maintains inventory (including injections) and uses appropriate action concerning client reaction to medication and therapeutic procedures
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Monitors activities and job duties of Mental Health Assistants/Technicians assigned to their shifts
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Reviews and monitors client’s progress through supervision and disposition of cases; confers with other programs/agencies, doctors, etc. as required regarding client welfare
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Documents completed according to nursing standards of care, agency policy and procedures
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Assists in assessment of clients’ mental status on a daily basis, including RN health wellness exams
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Performs a variety of professional medical nursing duties under the direction and supervision of the Psychiatrist; collects of routine laboratory specimen, administers injectable medications, administers emergency medication, communicates with pharmacies regarding doctor’s orders for medications and related duties
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Counts and documents locked as-needed medications
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Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
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Educates clients to possible side effects of injectable medications
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Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
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Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oklahoma
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Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills
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Demonstrated experience in use of physical assessment skills and the ability to handle medical emergencies
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Must be able to work shift-work
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One year experience preferred
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Knowledge and experience working with administration of psychotropic medications, preferred
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Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, practices, techniques and procedures, preferred
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Experience working in a psychiatric setting, preferred
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Certification in mental health nursing a plus
HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!
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We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
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Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
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Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
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Student Loan Repayment options
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No cost Employee Assistance Plan
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3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
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9 Paid Holidays
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1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
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4 Rest and Relaxation days
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3 days of Education Leave
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4 hours of Volunteer Leave
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Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses annually
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Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance
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Hybrid work options at some locations
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.
