RN - Nights - 7PM - 7AM

DESCRIPTION:

The Registered Nurse (RN) provides professional nursing care to patients in a behavioral health and residential treatment setting. The RN conducts comprehensive assessments, develops and implements nursing care plans, administers medications, and responds to medical and behavioral emergencies. As a clinical leader, the RN promotes safety, recovery, and patient-centered care while collaborating with an interdisciplinary treatment team. RNs may function as Charge Nurses and provide shift leadership as assigned. Clinical practice is subject to ongoing oversight by Nursing Leadership through chart review, competency validation, and policy compliance.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform comprehensive physical, mental health, and psychosocial assessments upon admission and ongoing as needed.

• Develop individualized nursing care plans and update them based on patient condition and treatment response.

• Safely administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and regulatory standards.

• Monitor and document patient progress, behaviors, treatment responses, and vital signs.

• Participate in crisis prevention and intervention procedures; utilize de-escalation strategies and emergency response protocols.

• Lead nursing shift operations when acting as Charge Nurse, including staffing assignments and patient acuity management.

• Coordinate patient care with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other nursing staff.

• Educate patients and families on medications, health maintenance, coping strategies, and recovery skills.

• Initiate and complete incident reports, status changes, and clinical documentation timely and accurately.

• Ensure compliance with facility policies, nursing standards, ADHS, AHCCCS, and Joint Commission requirements.

• Maintain controlled substance accountability and proper medication documentation.

• Participate in quality improvement initiatives and staff development activities.

• Provide training, orientation, and oversight to LPNs, BHTs, and nursing interns.