Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient
Company: The Pavilion Outpatient Center
Location: Hampton
Posted on: May 9, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) Outpatient - The Pavilion Outpatient
Center - Hampton, VirginiaAbout the Job:
The Registered Nurse( RN) is responsible for providing nursing care
to patients. Supervising care treatment and services of patient
care provided by LPNs, CNAs, and other staff on assigned unit and
shift. Developing, implementing, and evaluating an individual plan
of care for each client. Assessment and re-assessment of patients.
Communicating appropriate information with the interdisciplinary
team. Reporting client concerns and changes in condition to
supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.
Roles and Responsibilities:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
* Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
* One or more years' nursing experience within clinical area of
service provided by facility preferred.
* Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery
environment preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
* Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state,
where applicable.
* Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.
* Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and
behavioral health needs of client, develops and implements nursing
care plans, maintains medical records and educates clients and
their families about various physical and behavioral health
conditions while ensuring client safety at all times.
* Assesses client's status on an ongoing basis and pertinent
information gathered is documented.
* Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs
and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
* Takes physician's orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and
documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews physician's
orders. Ensures physician's orders are legible if taken verbally
and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
* Accurately administers medications per ordered note and documents
accurate count of controlled substance. Adjusts medications under
provider's supervision as needed; monitors lab results to validate
medication compliance.
* Notifies physician of significant changes in status such as
difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical
status regarding response to medications, etc.
* Supervises self-administration of medications using safety
initiative of using two means of client identification: documents
and reports effects of scheduled and PRN medications.
* Maintains accountability of administration, recording, control
and security of medications, including narcotics.
* Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and
accurately as directed.
* Confers regularly with treatment team (eg, nurses, therapists,
program managers, physician) regarding client care. Attends and
participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family
meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.
* Provides education/explanation to clients, families, and
co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side
effects, client's rights, as well as other topics necessary for
optimal client care.
* Monitors client acuity, census, staffing needs, and makes
arrangements for coverage as needed, following established
guidelines.
* Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all
clients on each shift and client assignment sheets are completed
daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.
* Gives thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and
physician.
* Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.
Why The Pavilion Outpatient Center?The Pavilion Outpatient Center
offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary
commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified
candidates should apply by submitting a resume. The Pavilion
Outpatient Center is an EOE.
Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply.
Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized
programming at our treatment centers across the country. We
recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community
in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.
Job Type: Full-time
Keywords: The Pavilion Outpatient Center, Hampton , Registered Nurse (RN) - Outpatient, Healthcare , Hampton, Virginia
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