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Red Rock Behavioral Health Services

Registered Nurse

Red Rock Behavioral Health Services, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States, 73116

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Registered Nurse at Red Rock Behavioral Health Services Oklahoma City, OK

Summary Provides nursing care and coordinates medical/psychiatric care for clients. Provides clients with continuity of care.

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

Performs nursing assessments in order to identify client’s needs and plan of care

Provides treatment for existing and emergency health care conditions

Assesses medical appropriateness for admission and continually assesses throughout clients’ stay

Consults with Psychiatrist if change in medical status occurs with referral to more appropriate level of care

Administers medication and maintains clinical charts

Observes, records, and initiates orders, maintains inventory (including injections) and uses appropriate action concerning client reaction to medication and therapeutic procedures

Monitors activities and job duties of Mental Health Assistants/Technicians assigned to their shifts

Reviews and monitors client’s progress through supervision and disposition of cases; confers with other programs/agencies, doctors, etc. as required regarding client welfare

Documents completed according to nursing standards of care, agency policy and procedures

Assists in assessment of clients’ mental status on a daily basis, including RN health wellness exams

Performs a variety of professional medical nursing duties under the direction and supervision of the Psychiatrist; collects routine laboratory specimen, administers injectable medications, administers emergency medication, communicates with pharmacies regarding doctor’s orders for medications and related duties

Counts and documents locked as‑needed medications

Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team

Educates clients to possible side effects of injectable medications

Performs other duties as required

Qualifications

Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oklahoma

Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills

Demonstrated experience in use of physical assessment skills and the ability to handle medical emergencies

Must be able to work shift‑work

One year experience preferred

Knowledge and experience working with administration of psychotropic medications, preferred

Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, practices, techniques and procedures, preferred

Experience working in a psychiatric setting, preferred

Certification in mental health nursing a plus

Physical Requirements

Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time

Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds: Cannot have errors. We'll continue.

Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time

Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer

HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU!

We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance

Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance

Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary

Student Loan Repayment Options

No Cost Employee Assistance Plan

3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10)

9 Paid Holidays

1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion.

4 Rest and Relaxation Days

3 days of Education Leave

4 hours of Volunteer Leave

Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses Annually

Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals With Disabilities Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.

Seniority level Entry level

Employment type Full‑time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Mental Health Care

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