What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (PRN) position at Millcreek of Pontotoc?
Overview
Come join our nursing team at Millcreek of Pontotoc!
*New Grad RNs and LPNs encouraged to apply*
Millcreek of Pontotoc is a 51 bed psychiatric treatment residential facility for youth and adolescents ranging in ages from 6-21 years of age. We are setting the standard for nursing care in behavioral health.
Our Nurses have the opportunity to develop skills and gain experience while providing valuable service to individuals in need.
Employee Benefits:
Millcreek of Pontotoc provides a comprehensive package of benefits for our nurses. Current benefits include:
- Competitive hourly rate with shift differentials available for ALL shifts
- Flexible Scheduling
- Excellent training program
- Free Parking
- Employee engagement and recognition programs
Available Shifts and Hours
PRN
(7a-7p and 7p-7a)
Responsibilities
NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide 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.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must possess a current Nursing license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
- One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
- CPR 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.
AHRN
