Registered Nurse

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Full Time Oklahoma City, OK, US

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

  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

  HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!

  • We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance
  • Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary
  • Student Loan Repayment Options
  • No Cost Employee Assistance Plan
  • 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)
  • 9 Paid Holidays
  • 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.
  • 4 Rest and Relaxation Days
  • 3 days of Education Leave
  • 4 hours of Volunteer Leave
  • Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually
  • Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

  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.