Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute
PRN Intake Registered Nurse - 7p-7a
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute, Georgetown, Texas, United States, 78628
Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute provided pay range
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Base pay range $30.00/yr - $35.00/yr
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus Duties include but are not limited to:
Provide direct care to patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress
Collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for their patients
Responsible for maintaining a safe environment
Provide social support for patients by creating and encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures
Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history
Plans and provides nursing care for patients
Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options
Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
Arranges further medical attention when necessary
Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment
Keep accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress. Comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures
Use professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain
Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders
Maintains patient confidentiality
Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical record keeping
Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system
Requirements
Education: ADN or BSN from an accredited college or university. CPR, Behavior Managing Program (obtained within 30 days upon hire)
Required Licenses: Valid Texas RN license in good standing required. BLS, ACLS, CPI certifications a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, tele-health or case management or combination of education and experience. Must be 21 years old or older.
Additional: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health and regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of the mentally and emotionally disturbed patients. Theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy. Symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed mentally ill patients
Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health. Professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients. Social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders. Medical and psychological terminology. Medications, including psychotropic drugs, and effects on psychiatric patients. Control, preparation and administration of medications
Demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks of the Child, Adolescent and Adult for a given shift; record of consistently high quality of clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others
Displays basic knowledge of treatment procedures; interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crises intervention practice, medical and psychiatric emergency procedures
Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the child or adolescent psychiatric population, application of this knowledge to child, adolescent or adult knowledge of medical terminology, especially those terms associated with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric care; thorough familiarity of psychopharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric population, basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving; organizational and time management; crisis intervention skills
Ability to apply professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients. Develop interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients
Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy. Provide prompt, efficient, and responsive service
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; skills in facilitating and/or co‑facilitating process‑oriented and didactic groups
Screening Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, and physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained periods, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects up to 50 lbs, finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Light work most of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; occasionally medium work, that is exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
Benefits $3,000 Sign On Bonus
Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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Base pay range $30.00/yr - $35.00/yr
Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus Duties include but are not limited to:
Provide direct care to patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress
Collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for their patients
Responsible for maintaining a safe environment
Provide social support for patients by creating and encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures
Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history
Plans and provides nursing care for patients
Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options
Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
Arranges further medical attention when necessary
Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment
Keep accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress. Comply with laws, rules, regulations, protocols, and procedures
Use professional judgment to ascertain and to apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis
Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain
Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders
Maintains patient confidentiality
Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical record keeping
Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system
Requirements
Education: ADN or BSN from an accredited college or university. CPR, Behavior Managing Program (obtained within 30 days upon hire)
Required Licenses: Valid Texas RN license in good standing required. BLS, ACLS, CPI certifications a plus.
Experience: Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, tele-health or case management or combination of education and experience. Must be 21 years old or older.
Additional: Bi-lingual (English/Spanish) a plus
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Knowledgeable of patient rights and laws pertaining to mental health and regulations pertaining to psychiatric nursing and the treatment of the mentally and emotionally disturbed patients. Theories, principles, and techniques of group and individual psychotherapy. Symptoms and behavior patterns of emotionally disturbed mentally ill patients
Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health. Professional nursing principles, procedures, and techniques used in the care and treatment of psychiatric patients. Social, psychological, and physical factors of mental and emotional disorders. Medical and psychological terminology. Medications, including psychotropic drugs, and effects on psychiatric patients. Control, preparation and administration of medications
Demonstrates sound leadership skills and utilizes these skills in organizing the activities and schedules for medical and/or non-medical tasks of the Child, Adolescent and Adult for a given shift; record of consistently high quality of clinical and interpersonal skills to be an exemplary role model to others
Displays basic knowledge of treatment procedures; interventions common to acute psychotic as well as non-violent crises intervention practice, medical and psychiatric emergency procedures
Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology as typically found in the child or adolescent psychiatric population, application of this knowledge to child, adolescent or adult knowledge of medical terminology, especially those terms associated with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric care; thorough familiarity of psychopharmacy and the use of psychotropic medications with child, adolescent or adult psychiatric population, basic teaching and training skills helpful; problem-solving; organizational and time management; crisis intervention skills
Ability to apply professional nursing care principles and procedures in the evaluation and treatment of psychiatric patients. Develop interpersonal therapeutic relationships with psychiatric patients
Communicate effectively with a variety of individuals and function calmly in situations, which require a high degree of sensitivity, tact, and diplomacy. Provide prompt, efficient, and responsive service
Ability to exercise appropriate judgment in answering questions and releasing information; analyze and project consequences of decisions and/or recommendations.
Excellent written and oral communication skills; skills in facilitating and/or co‑facilitating process‑oriented and didactic groups
Screening Must successfully pass background check, drug screen, and physical and be able to provide positive employment references.
Physical Demands With or without reasonable accommodations, must be able to stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, stand for sustained periods, walk, pull, lift, raise and move objects up to 50 lbs, finger grasp; feel sizes, shapes, temperatures, and textures; express or exchange ideas orally and potentially loudly, accurately, or quickly; visually detect, determine, perceive, identify, recognize, judge, observe, inspect, assess; perceive the nature of sound with or without correction; perform repetitive motions of the wrist, hands, or fingers. Light work most of the time, exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently; occasionally medium work, that is exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently.
Benefits $3,000 Sign On Bonus
Full‑time employees are eligible for medical, dental, vision, company paid disability, 401(k) and a generous amount of paid time off.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Georgetown Behavioral Health Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.
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