Registered Nurse

Description:

Perform comprehensive nursing assessments upon admission and throughout treatment.

• Monitor residents' physical health status.

• Assess residents for illness, injury, medication side effects, and changes in condition.

• Develop and implement nursing care plans as appropriate.

• Respond promptly to medical emergencies.

• Provide first aid and emergency nursing care when necessary.

• Coordinate medical appointments, specialty care, laboratory testing, and diagnostic services.

Medication Management

• Administer medications safely and accurately in accordance with physician orders and facility policies.
• · Monitor medication effectiveness and potential adverse reactions.
• · Maintain accurate Medication Administration Records (MARs).
• · Conduct medication counts and ensure proper medication storage and security.
• · Educate residents regarding medications and treatment plans.
• · Collaborate with psychiatrists regarding medication concerns or needed adjustments.

Requirements:

Education

• Graduate of an accredited Registered Nursing program.

Licensure

• Current, unrestricted North Carolina Registered Nurse (RN) license.

• Current CPR certification (required).

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Experience Requirements

Required

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.

Preferred

Experience in one or more of the following:

• Behavioral health

• Child and adolescent psychiatry

• Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF)

• Pediatric nursing

• Residential treatment

• Inpatient psychiatric hospital

• Emergency nursing

• School nursing

• Substance use treatment

• Residential behavioral health