RN-OC​/Psych Hospital​/Nursing Home

Job Requirements

Provides or directs client care utilizing the nursing process within an assigned area. As a member of the treatment team, coordinates the total care of all clients and provides client education.

Additional pay incentives for working PM shift and NOC shift, as well as when working weekends. Additional special assignment pay for .2, .4, and on‑call positions. All part‑time and full‑time nursing positions work.

Every Other Weekend Essential Duties:
Completes Admissions/discharges according to facility policies. Initiates, implements, and updates Integrated Care Plans to provide holistic health care to clients.

Assigns and supervises nursing care of clients by Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses. Observes, assesses, implements and documents nursing action in response to change in client behavior and/or condition. Plans, implements, and evaluates procedures that maintain safe client care.

Obtains and transcribes or countersigns all physician orders. Administers or directs the administration of medications and treatments. Initiates and/or assists with emergency and crisis intervention measures. Provides and/or directs client education.

Initiates and contributes to client discharge planning. Complies with departmental Quality Assurance Standards and participates in Quality Assurance monitoring.

Assists Unit Manager in the completion of position appraisals of Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses. Participates in the orientation of new personnel. Makes unit rounds and attends staffings with physicians, recording physician observations and orders.

Inputs MDS (Minimum Data Set) data in the nursing facility. Performs related functions as assigned.

Knowledge and understanding of the terminology, theory, techniques, and practices of professional nursing. Knowledge of a variety of medications along with their side effects, side actions, and contraindications. Knowledge of basic abnormal behaviors and major mental illnesses. Knowledge of alcohol and other drug abuse dynamics, programs, and treatment methods. Knowledge of adult medical problems and treatment approaches.

Ability to initiate, maintain, and implement an Integrated Care Plan. Ability to analyze symptoms and conditions and apply sound nursing principles in making decisions. Ability to maintain appropriate client caseload. Ability to deal with stress associated with threatening and/or unpredictable client behavior. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with staff and the public. Ability to accept and adapt to change. Ability to understand and carry out policies and procedures governing patient care. Ability to demonstrate leadership skills to direct and coordinate health team members. Ability to lead, direct, and supervise the work of fellow employees. Ability to work the required hours of the position.