About this opportunity
Projob LLC lists this RN opportunity in griffin, Georgia. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Under general supervision, assesses client health problems and needs. Develops and implements nursing care plans and maintains medical records. Administers nursing care to ill, injured, convalescent, or disabled clients.
May advise clients on health maintenance and disease prevention or provide case management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Perform walk-in assessments when individuals present to the crisis service center. Notify appropriate
staff when individual is admitted to the crisis stabilization unit/temporary observation unit. Complete required documentation for services rendered by utilizing the recognizable and acceptable documentation formats for nursing assessments, treatment plans and BHA's. Ensure documentation reflects the individual's treatment goals and objectives. Document in a clear and concise way in compliance with FY20 guidelines.
Relay needed information to psychiatric staff. Report sudden/new changes in individual's behavior to appropriate psychiatric staff. Complete/update nurse shift report for continuity of care.
Ensure that individuals/visitors/staff are safe and away from dangerous or harmful material. Educate staff of the risk for contraband during the admission search and during visitation. Educate staff to report contraband found to the charge nurse/nurse manager. Ensure that equipment (bed, blood pressure machine, thermometers, accu-chek machine, etc.) is clean and in working order.
Ensure that the Pyxis machine is working properly and report any problems to the pharmacist. Notify program assistant when OTC medication/supplies are getting low or when supplies are needed.
Competencies:
Able to complete a thorough and comprehensive health assessment on individuals admitted to the
BHCC and document finding in HER
Able to completely perform waived testing and laboratory testing, including but not limited to urine drug screens, urinalysis and phlebotomy.
Able to communicate with individuals, providers, staff family/ visitors and vendors in a professional manner in a team- oriented facility.
Have the knowledge and experience to answer staff and individuals' questions on a wide range of topics.
Good communication and interpersonal skills.
Education and/or Work Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited college or university OR Associate degree in nursing from an accredited college or university AND current Georgia license as a Registered Professional Nurse AND any related professional work experience.
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PandoLogic. Category:Healthcare, Keywords:Psychiatric Nurse, Location:Griffin, GA-30223
Worksite address
griffin, GA, 30223, US
Who can apply
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