Registered Nurse - OP

Registered Nurse – OP | Creekside Behavioral Health | Kingsport, Tennessee

Purpose Statement: The Registered Nurse is responsible for providing nursing care to patients. Supervises care treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, CNAs and other staff on assigned unit and shift. Develops, implements, and evaluates an individual plan of care for each patient. Assesses and re-assesses patients. Communicates appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Reports patient concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or physician in a timely manner.

• Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patients, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring patient safety at all times.
• Assesses patient’s status on an ongoing basis and documents pertinent information.
• Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
• Takes physician’s orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews physician’s orders.
• Accurately administers medications per ordered note and documents accurate count of controlled substances. Adjusts medications under provider’s supervision as needed; monitors lab results to validate medication compliance.
• Conducts psychoeducation and life skills groups as needed.
• Notifies physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications.
• Supervises self‑administration of medications using the safety initiative of using two means of patient identification: documents and reports effects of scheduled and PRN medications.
• Maintains accountability of 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 (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, physician) regarding patient care. Attends and participates in unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings and staffing or unit meetings.
• Provides education/explanation to patients, families, and co‑workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, patients’ rights, and other topics necessary for optimal patient care.
• Monitors patient acuity, census, and staffing needs, and makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following established guidelines.
• Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all patients on each shift and patient assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.
• Gives thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physician.
• Provides coverage in emergency services as needed.

• Graduation from an approved or accredited school of nursing.
• One or more years of nursing experience within the clinical area of service provided by the facility (preferred).
• Experience in behavioral health, psychiatric, or addiction recovery environment (preferred).
• Knowledge of, and experience with, psychotropic medications and medication administration procedures.
• Ability to apply nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting.

• Valid current RN license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable.
• Certified in Psychiatric Nursing (preferred).
• CPR and de‑escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by the facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

This position is an Individual Contributor.

Veterans and military spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Creekside Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer.