What are the responsibilities and job description for the Floor Nurse position at White Light Behavioral Health Columbus LLC?
Overview
The Floor Nurse will report to the Director of Nursing/Executive Director and is responsible for all nursing related services for each patient during their stay at White Light Treatment Center. The Floor Nurse provides all services under the supervision of the Director of Nursing, APRN or medical provider on duty and is responsible for providing medical and history screens, as well as providing routine nursing care, and overseeing the medical and psychiatric management of the patient in coordination with the Director of Nursing and Medical Director’s advice. The Floor Nurse assists with the medical and psychiatric management of patients in coordination of the provider and care team. He/she functions under the guidance of their State Licensure within Our Company in accordance of State and Federal regulations.
Position Requirements & Qualifications
Current and valid RN / LPN License
Roles and Responsibilities
- Accountable for leading a WE CARE culture that focuses on our mission to provide a transformational influence to patients and their loved ones.
- Respond to and assist with any emergency medical situations and complete necessary documentation related to the incident
- Document, observe and manage medications according to doctor’s orders
- Assess patients for clinical signs and symptoms, report concerns to the provider, and follow up as necessary
- Meets with patients requesting to see medical to determine the urgency of their medical needs and expedite treatment as required
- Demonstrates flexibility and adaptability and responds positively to changing situations in the work setting
- Screens patients
- Facilitates nursing portion of the intake process
- Takes and documents Client vitals
- Facilitate groups as necessary
- Assess individual patients and document in daily shift notes/progress notes when needed
- Chart audits and sign offs
- Graduate from an accredited college or university with a minimum of an Associate’s Degree in Nursing. Vocational training could be substituted for a degree.
- Vocational training could be substituted for a degree or other license pertaining to nursing.
- Knowledge of standard emergency procedures and medication administration
- Knowledge of airborne and bloodborne pathogens and the use of universal precautions
- Knowledge of the Principles and Practices of the discipline.
- Knowledge of Joint Commission Standards.
- Demonstrates Proficiency in Communication & Written skills.
- Knowledge of State & Federal Statutes Regarding Patient Confidentiality laws.
- Knowledge of Drug-Free Workplace Policies. Knowledge of Workplace Violence.
