Registered Nurse

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 required

QUALIFICATIONS

* Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oklahoma

* Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills

* Demonstrated experience in use of physical assessment skills and the ability to handle medical emergencies

* Must be able to work shift-work

* One year experience preferred

* Knowledge and experience working with administration of psychotropic medications, preferred

* Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, practices, techniques and procedures, preferred

* Experience working in a psychiatric setting, preferred

* Certification in mental health nursing a plus

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

* Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time

* Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds

* Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time

* Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

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.