Registered Nurse

Company: Red Rock Behavioral Health Services
Location: Norman
Posted on: November 21, 2022

Job Description:

SummaryProvides nursing care and coordinates medical/psychiatric care for clients. Provides clients with continuity of care.Essential Functions

• 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 assignedQualifications
  • 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
  • Knowledge and experience working with administration of psychotropic medications, preferred
  • Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, practices, techniques and procedures, preferred
  • Experience working in a psychiatric setting, preferred
  • Certification in mental health nursing a plus
    All Red Rock BHS employees are required to be fully vaccinated, as per Centers of Medicare and Medicaid Services Standards, unless otherwise exempt.Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesRed 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.
    
    
    
    
    
    
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