Registered Nurse - Night Shift
Company: Creekside Behavioral Health
Location: Kingsport
Posted on: January 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse Night Shift - Creekside Behavioral Health -
Kingsport, TennesseeJob Summary:The Registered Nurse 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 patient. Assessment
and re-assessment of patients. Communicating appropriate
information with the interdisciplinary team. Reporting patient
concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in
a timely manner.Job Duties:ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:* Provides and
coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs
of patient, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains
medical records and educates patients and their families about
various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring
patient safety at all times.* Assesses patient'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 reviewsphysician'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 tovalidate 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 patient 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 (e.G., nurses, therapists, program managers,
physician) regarding patient care. Attends and participates in the
unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as
appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.* Provides
education/explanation to patients, families, and co-workers
regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects,
patient's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal
patient care.* Monitors patient acuity, census, staffing needs, and
makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following established
guidelines.* Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed
for all patients on each shift and patient 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 Creekside
Behavioral Health?Creekside Behavioral Health offers a
comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate
with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should
apply by submitting a resume. Creekside Behavioral Health 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: Creekside Behavioral Health, Kingsport , Registered Nurse - Night Shift, Healthcare , Kingsport, Tennessee
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