Registered Nurse: Shall have and maintain a license as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Virginia and shall perform all duties within facility policy and in accordance with the Scope of Practice for Registered Nurses in the Commonwealth of Virginia in the delivery of Comprehensive Behavioral Health nursing services. The RN shall:

a. Conduct routine assessments as ordered by the Licensed Independent Practitioner (LIP) and within the RN scope of practice.

b. Administer medications, as ordered by the treating LIP including, but not limited to: subcutaneous and intramuscular injections, oral, transcutaneous, rectal, intravenous, and topical forms.

c. Assess individuals for potential reactions to medications and escalate concerns to the next level care Provider.

d. Provide Nursing Assessment on admission. This includes, but is not limited to: the initial nursing assessment, health history, risk assessment and routine laboratory studies as indicated for directed and per facility policy.

e. Provide Health Education on a One-to-One (Nurse to Individual) basis.

f. Evaluate and document the effectiveness of the Nursing Care Plan.

g. Participate in/lead individual treatment groups where determined applicable by the facility.

h. Interface with community based mental health providers, hospitals, and other agencies to promote continuation of an individual’s care, including transfer, bed information, and acceptance/approval for admission to the facility.

ADDITIONAL HEALTHCARE DUTIES

1. Order medications from the Pharmacy per facility policy and ensure accuracy when performing narcotic and other medication counts/audits.

2. Properly dispose of used hypodermic apparatus and biohazard wastes per facility policy.

3. Monitor individual vital signs and take appropriate actions as determined by facility policy when vital signs are not within defined parameters.

4. Identify and recognize changes in medical/psychiatric conditions and escalate concerns to the LIP and supervisory RN upon negative examination findings.

5. Provide treatment and/or medications in emergency situations in accordance with facility Medical Services/Nursing Treatment protocols, and accordance with the respective Scope of Practice for licensure and facility policy.

6. Document and legibly record, per facility policy, nursing interventions and individual encounters in the electronic medical record. This includes detailed documentation of physical and/or behavioral signs and symptoms.

7. Prepare and distribute individual information packets for facility transfers, discharge, and passes.

8. Participate in Disaster Drills and Emergency Training for Agency Emergency Preparedness activities.

9. Prepare and distribute special reports as needed and perform other related duties. These reports may vary by facility and will be explained more in detail during orientation.

10. Document the effectiveness of pharmacological interventions in a manner consistent with facility policy.

Job Types: Contract, Temporary

Pay: $25.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Weekly schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Psychiatric Behavioral Health treatment or Acute Care: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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