Mental Health RN | Recovery | Nights

Location: Iowa

## Mental Health RN | Recovery | Nights Apply locations:
Ivory Plains Recovery Center time type:
Full time posted on:
Posted Yesterday job requisition :
JR126557

Mental Health RN | Recovery | Nights | Ivory Plains Recovery Center | Adair, Iowa
** About the Job:
** Job Description Summary  NOW OFFERING $20K Sign on Bonus   Ivory Plains is looking for RNs to join their growing team!
Newly updated rates!
$40-47 per hour Base pay with a $5,000 Sign on Bonus   TUITION ASSISTANCE $3000 annually    12 Hr Shifts    Night and Day shift available   Shift Differentials    Full benefits after 30 days   Competitive PTO Package   Complimentary Continued Ed.
Much more!
Sign on bonus for FT staff and paid out quarterly over 12 months time.
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* Roles and Responsibilities:

**** EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
*** Graduation from an approved/accredited school of nursing.
* One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred.
* Experience in behavioral health/psychiatric/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
** LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/

CERTIFICATIONS:

*** 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 facility).
* First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
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* WORK LOCATION:

** This position is onsite at the facility and is not a remote position.
** SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS:
** This position is an Individual Contributor.
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* ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

*** Provides and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of client, develops and implements nursing care plans, maintains medical records and educates clients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions while ensuring client safety at all times.
* Assesses clients’ status on an ongoing basis and communicates finding to the providers timely.
* Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
* Obtains provider’s orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews provider’s orders ensuring all required elements are present and appropriate per policy and procedures.
* Accurately administers medications, per ordered ,utilizing at least two client identifiers.
* Notifies providers of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergencies, pertinent lab results, or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.
* Assesses and documents effects of 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 treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists, program managers, provider) regarding client care. Attends and participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc.
* Provides education/explanation to clients, families, and co-workers regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects, client's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal client care.
* Monitors client acuity, census, staffing needs, and escalates coverage needs to supervisor/Charge RN.
* Ensures thorough, accurate documentation is completed for all clients on each shift and client assignment sheets are completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned.
* Communicates thorough hand-off reports to oncoming staff and supervisors.

Why Ivory Plains Recovery Center?

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