What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Psych position at ICONMA?
Our Client, a Behavioral Health company, is looking for a RN Psych for their Antrim, NH location.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- 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.
- We are open to all pathways to recovery and support those on MAT including methadone. Ideal candidate is punctual, professional, caring and ready to jump in and support both clients and staff.
- 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 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.
- Conducts psychoeducation and life skills groups as needed.
- 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.
- An individual who has strong boundaries and work ethic that provides compassionate care to those struggling with SUD.
- Required Certifications: RN license, BLS, CPI (not offered on-site)
- Required Experience: 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience in an inpatient setting
- Health Benefits
- Referral Program
- Excellent growth and advancement opportunities
