Registered Nurse - PHP​/IOP - PRN

Position Overview

Schedule:

PRN – as needed coverage during clinic hours (Monday through Friday). No set hours or consistent days.

• Complete initial assessments and document required data for admission.
• Collect, record, and analyze pertinent data within prescribed time frames, including patient strengths & limitations, cultural/spiritual factors, discharge needs, medical status, medication history, and age‑specific needs.
• Involve and observe patient support systems (family, friends) in assessment and documentation.
• Advocate for patients, explain rights, obtain necessary consents, and protect patient privacy and confidentiality.
• Assist in patient orientation, provide unit safety information, and conduct respectful gown/contraband searches.
• Initiate and update treatment plans, collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, and represent nursing care at staffings.
• Write clear, concise, attainable treatment goals and review them as they are achieved or modified.
• Review lab results, evaluate for falls, self‑abuse, suicidality, assaultive behavior and implement appropriate precautions.
• Identify substance‑withdrawal signs, neuroleptic side‑effects, and cardiac/respiratory emergencies; respond with appropriate interventions.
• Provide medication administration according to right patient, right drug, right dose, right time, and right route; maintain current knowledge of pharmacology and document all medication interactions.
• Educate patients and families about medications and health topics before discharge.
• Organize patient care activities based on priorities, unit standards, hospital policies, and cultural/age‑specific needs.
• Assist with admissions, transfers, and care activities in accordance with EMTALA and other regulatory requirements.
• Adhere to safety, infection control, and environmental hazard prevention standards.
• Participate in continuing education, in‑services, and performance‑improvement programs.
• Support the development and implementation of unit standards of care, safety levels, and educational equipment needs.
• Serve on unit‑based committees, lead unit projects, and hold a charge‑nurse role when required.
• Coordinate unit activities, manage therapeutic milieu, plan patient‑care assignments, and maintain orderly unit operations.
• Supervise, delegate, and preside over LPN/psychiatric technician tasks, and provide direction for accurate billing data.
• Maintain a primary caseload and collaborate with the Clinical Services manager on professional growth and improvement goals.
• Participate in hospital committees, performance‑improvement teams, and patient‑care improvement projects.
• Demonstrate punctuality, effective communication, organization, professionalism, and positive team leadership.
• Comply with all Hospital policies, including Human Resources, Infection Control, and Employee Health programs.
• Support staffing adjustments as needed and provide assistance to peers when required.
• Project a professional image through appropriate attire and patient‑centered interactions.

• Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred.
• Registered nurse licensed by the State Board of Nursing in the state of employment; license must be in good standing.
• CPR certification required (or to be completed within 30 days of hire); recertify bi‑annually.
• Formal training in management of aggressive patients required (or to be completed within 60 days); recertify annually.
• Previous psychiatric experience with children, adolescents, and adults preferred.
• Qualified medical professional (QMP) designation may be required; evaluation and renewal at least annually.
• Experience with children under HFS §40 preferable for Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs.

• Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage for employee and family.
• 401(k) retirement plan with employee share program.
• Life and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Health and wellness program.
• Employee assistance program (EAP).

Rogers Behavioral Health is an Equal Opportunity/Ethnic Minority/Female Owner/Disability/Veteran enterprise. All qualified applicants are welcome to apply.