PRN RN- Recovery
Company: Las Cruces Recovery Center
Location: Las Cruces
Posted on: March 6, 2025
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Job Description:
PRN RN- Recovery - Las Cruces Recovery Center - Las Cruces, New
MexicoAbout the Job:+ $2,500 Sign on BonusThe Registered Nurse is
responsible for providing nursing care to patients. Supervising
care treatment and services of patient care provided by LPNs, CNAs
and other staff on assigned unit and shift. Developing,
implementing, and evaluating an individual plan of care for each
client. Assessment and re-assessment of patients. Communicating
appropriate information with the interdisciplinary team. Reporting
client concerns and changes in condition to supervisor and/or
physician in a timely manner.Roles and Responsibilities: - Provides
and coordinates care by assessing physical and behavioral health
needs of client, develops and implements nursing care plans,
maintains medical records and educates clients and their families
about various physical and behavioral health conditions while
ensuring client safety at all times. - Assesses client's status on
an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented.
- Ensures nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs
and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission. - Takes
physician's orders (verbal or via telephone) accurately and
documents appropriately; transcribes and reviews physician's
orders. Ensures physician's orders are legible if taken verbally
and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure. -
Accurately administers medications per ordered note and documents
accurate count of controlled substance. Adjusts medications under
provider's supervision as needed; monitors lab results to validate
medication compliance. - Notifies physician of significant changes
in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or
change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc. -
Supervises self-administration of medications using safety
initiative of using two means of client identification: documents
and reports effects of scheduled and PRN medications. - Maintains
accountability of administration, recording, control and security
of medications, including narcotics. - Completes admission and
discharge processes efficiently and accurately as directed. -
Confers regularly with treatment team (e.g., nurses, therapists,
program managers, physician) regarding client care. Attends and
participates in the unit activities such as therapy groups, family
meetings as appropriate, staffing, unit meetings, etc. - Provides
education/explanation to clients, families, and co-workers
regarding medication usage/maintenance, common side effects,
client's rights, as well as other topics necessary for optimal
client care. - Monitors client acuity, census, staffing needs, and
makes arrangements for coverage as needed, following established
guidelines. - Assures thorough, accurate documentation is completed
for all clients on each shift and client assignment sheets are
completed daily and tasks are carried out as assigned. - Gives
thorough report to oncoming staff, supervisors, and physician. -
Provides coverage in emergency services as
needed.EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS: - Graduation from
an approved/accredited school of nursing. - One or more years'
nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by
facility preferred. - Experience in behavioral
health/psychiatric/addiction recovery environment
preferred.LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS: - Valid current RN
license from the state or from a compact state, where applicable. -
Certified in Psychiatric Nursing preferred.Why Las Cruces Recovery
Center?Las Cruces Recovery Center offers a comprehensive benefit
plan and a competitive salary commensurate with experience and
qualifications. Qualified candidates should apply by submitting a
resume. Las Cruces Recovery Center is an EOE.Veterans and military
spouses are highly encouraged to apply. Summit BHC is dedicated to
serving Veterans with specialized programming at our treatment
centers across the country. We recognize and value the unique
strengths of the military community in supporting our mission to
serve those who have served.
Keywords: Las Cruces Recovery Center, Las Cruces , PRN RN- Recovery, Other , Las Cruces, New Mexico
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