Registered Nurse PRN - Full-time / Part-time

Old Vineyard Behavioral Health Services is the Piedmont Triad's only private psychiatric hospital meeting the behavioral healthcare needs of our community. Our 102-bed inpatient services for adults and adolescents offers comprehensive and indivdual assessments, psychiatric evaluation and medication stabil8ization, daily group therapy and personalized aftercare planning. Old Vineyard is accredited by The Joint Commission and certified by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.

We are currently seeking a Registered Nurse to join our talented and caring staff. The Registered Nurse must possess a current/active NC nursing license. The ideal candidate will also have had previous experience rendering patient care in a behavioral health setting.

Renders professional nursing care to patients within the treatment programs. The RN practices ongoing patient assessment, evaluation, and update of patient care through observation of physical and behavioral symptoms. Communicates pertinent data to other service areas as needed. Administers medications appropriately and documents all data accurately according to facility policy. Participates in formulation of individual care plans for all patients and implements plan according to facility policy. Specific job related tasks include:

- Manages medication of patients by ensuring physician orders are implemented, evaluated and documented and by assuring proper administration of medication to each patient.

- Monitors patients for any adverse reaction and efficiency of medication regimen through contact with patient, observation or patient and staff reports.

- Observes and reports the patient's signs, symptoms and behaviors and any subsequent treatment and/or interventions and records same in the medical record according to facility policy.

- Participates in patient treatment team meetings and contributes pertinent observations and knowledge of updating and changes of the treatment plan.

- Provides individual instruction to patients and their families concerning medications, health, and medical needs.

- Participates in and/or supervises and documents special treatment procedures, progressive interventions and de-escalation of patients to facility policy.

- Demonstrates basic knowledge and practice of cultural sensitivity, age specific competencies as well as emotional/mental health and disease concepts.

- Consistently meets facility and regulatory training requirements by attending all mandatory staff meetings and training sessions as required.

- Assures cleanliness and orderliness of the assigned area and proactively assists in all security, maintenance, and safety functions as required for the overall facility to help maintain the physical environment to assure the safety of patients and staff.

- Ensures compliance with all company policies, procedures, and other regulatory requirements by reporting any known or suspected violations to the supervisor or through other means identified in company policy. Maintains confidentiality of all patient records per program guidelines.

- Provides timely, accurate, and professional documentation according to facility policy.

- Documents weekly patient contact report including any changes in health or mental status and effectiveness of treatment interventions.

Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

Training and Experience: At least 1 year experience in the nursing field. Experience in behavioral health field preferred, but not required. New graduates considered with approval from the Director of Nursing.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations: Must demonstrate current licensure with the North Carolina Board of Nursing (or compact state).

Knowledge Required: Demonstrate accurate physical, mental, emotional and spiritual assessment skills and ability to clearly communicate findings both verbally and in writing. Demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge of Standards of Nursing Practice and Care in all aspects of care provided. Demonstrate knowledge and support of the psychotherapeutic based treatment model and ability to utilize knowledge in patient care and therapeutic milieu.

Physical Demands: Work is physically and mentally demanding. Must be able to lift, push and pull 50+ pounds. Must be able to participate in physical restraints. Must be able to remain calm and professional in crisis situations.

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