Consults, follows and documents with sufficient detail nursing care according to facility policy and procedures. When policies do not comprehensively cover the nursing/administrative practice, initiates supervision with nursings chain of command, medical staff and/or administrator-on-call if afterhours.
* Effectively communicates with the medical staff, receives verbal/written orders and takes care to minimize abbreviation or other errors.
* Conducts a comprehensive nursing assessment on all patients admitted within eight (8) hours. Corresponding documentation reflects the medical and emotional status, admitting orders and the initial care plan.
* Identifies indicators for reassessment of the patients conditions, reaction/responsiveness and involvement of other disciplines.
* Administers medications, observes compliance/safe administration, consults pharmacy when indicated and records effectiveness or reactions to psychotropic and other medications.
* Safely and accurately performs vital signs, electrocardiograms, phlebotomy/labs and diabetic/glucose monitoring. Interprets results and takes appropriate nursing action.
* Provides patient education and verifies understanding.
* Arranges for additional consultations and test, and proactively coordinate transportation when needed.
* Monitors the work of assigned licensed and non-licensed personnel. When indicated initiates a refresher or recertifies competency in nursing processes.
Submission Requirements
* TX (or compact) RN license - REQUIRED
* 2 years of behavioral health experience - Preferred
* New Grads are welcome to apply
* $30-35/hr depending on experience. Shift differentials may be offered.
