What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nurse position at Red Rock Behavioral Health Services?
Job Description
Job Description
SUMMARY
Provides nursing care and coordinates medical / psychiatric care for clients. Provides clients with continuity of care.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs nursing assessments in order to identify client’s needs and plan of care
- Provides treatment for existing and emergency health care conditions
- Assesses medical appropriateness for admission and continually assesses throughout clients’ stay
- Consults with Psychiatrist if change in medical status occurs with referral to more appropriate level of care
- Administers medication and maintains clinical charts
- Observes, records, and initiates orders, maintains inventory (including injections) and uses appropriate action concerning client reaction to medication and therapeutic procedures
- Monitors activities and job duties of Mental Health Assistants / Technicians assigned to their shifts
- Reviews and monitors client’s progress through supervision and disposition of cases; confers with other programs / agencies, doctors, etc. as required regarding client welfare
- Documents completed according to nursing standards of care, agency policy and procedures
- Assists in assessment of clients’ mental status on a daily basis, including RN health wellness exams
- Performs a variety of professional medical nursing duties under the direction and supervision of the Psychiatrist; collects of routine laboratory specimen, administers injectable medications, administers emergency medication, communicates with pharmacies regarding doctor’s orders for medications and related duties
- Counts and documents locked as-needed medications
- Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team
- Educates clients to possible side effects of injectable medications
- Performs other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!
Equal Opportunity Employer / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities
Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital / familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.
Saturday and Sunday
Negotiable
