Facility - Registered Nurse
Company: Comprehensive Treatment Centers
Location: Conway
Posted on: June 25, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
**Sign-On Bonus Included -Conway Behavioral Health Hospital near
Little Rock, Arkansas treats adults and adolescents with a variety
of mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and
co-occurring addiction. Our goal is to ensure Little Rock's North
Metro community has access to world-class mental health treatment.
Each patient receives comprehensive services in an atmosphere of
dignity and respect. Your path to a healthier and hopeful tomorrow
starts at Conway Behavioral Health Hospital. -
Responsibilities:
REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSProvide and coordinate care by
assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs.Develop
and implement nursing care plans.Maintain medical records and
educate patients and their families about various physical and
behavioral health conditions.Provide nursing care and services
within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined
within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies,
procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate
policies and procedures.Ensure physicians' orders are legible if
taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and
procedure.Ensure patients' status is assessed on an ongoing basis
and pertinent information is gathered and documented.Notify
physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties
with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding
response to medications, and related challenges.Ensure that initial
nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all
nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.Demonstrate
knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing
direct patient care.Accurately administer medications per ordered
note.Document accurate count of controlled substance medication
administration on required documents.Complete admission and
discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.Exhibit
therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional
boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct
attention, and maintaining rational detachment.Provide direction or
coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.Communicate
therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors,
co-workers, and others involved inpatient
treatment.EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTSMust
have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.Must possess a
current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by Tennessee or
be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state
requirementsOne year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric,
mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plusCPR
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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