RN- Part Time

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Location:

Chester, Virginia

About the Job: 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 the assigned unit and shift. The RN develops, implements, and evaluates an individual plan of care for each client, assesses and re‑assesses patients, communicates information with the interdisciplinary team, and reports client concerns and changes in condition to the supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of clients, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records, and educates clients and families.
• Assesses client status on an ongoing basis and documents pertinent information.
• Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and the initial plan is completed upon admission.
• Takes physician’s orders verbally or by telephone, transcribes and reviews them, ensuring legibility per policy and procedure.
• Accurately administers medications as ordered, documenting controlled substance counts and adjusting medications under provider supervision, monitoring lab results for compliance.
• Notifies physician of significant changes in status such as detox difficulties, medical emergencies, or medication responses.
• Supervises self‑administration of medications, using dual identification and reporting effects of scheduled and PRN drugs.
• Maintains accountability for the administration, recording, control, and security of medications, including narcotics.
• Completes admission and discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Confers regularly with the treatment team regarding client care and participates in unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings, and staff meetings.
• Provides education on medication usage, side effects, client rights, and other topics necessary for optimal client care.
• Monitors client acuity, census, staffing needs, and arranges coverage as required.
• Ensures thorough, accurate documentation for all clients on each shift, completing daily assignment sheets and carried out tasks.
• Delivers comprehensive reports to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physicians.
• Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.

• Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years’ nursing experience within a clinical area of service provided by the facility (preferred).
• Experience in a behavioral health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment is preferred.

• Valid current RN license from the state or a compact state, where applicable.
• Certification in Psychiatric Nursing is preferred.

Iron Bridge Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a resume. Iron Bridge Recovery Center is an EOE.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to serve those who have served.