DescriptionnnProvide and coordinate care by assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develop and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.nnProvide 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.nnEnsure physician’s orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.nnEnsure patient’s status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information gathered is documented.nnCollaborate with others to ensure that all patients’ physical, biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer complaints.nnNotify physician of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical status regarding response to medications, etc.nnEnsure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.nnDemonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.nnAccurately administer medications per ordered note and document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.nnResponsible for completing admission and discharge processed efficiently and accurately as directed.nnExhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, being respectful to personal space, giving patient direct attention and maintaining rational detachment.nnProvide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.nnCommunicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, coworkers and others involved in patient treatment in an effective manner.nnQualificationsnnSkillsnnRequirednnSafety Minded: NovicennOral Communication: NovicennCommunication: NovicennAttention to Detail: NovicennBehaviorsnnRequirednnTeam Player: Works well as a member of a groupnnEnthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interestnnDetail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done wellnnDedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integritynnMotivationsnnRequirednnJob Security: Inspired to perform well by the knowledge that your job is safennFlexibility: Inspired to perform well when granted the ability to set your own schedule and goalsnnAbility to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organizationnnEducationnnRequirednnAssociates or better in Nursing/HealthcarennLicenses & CertificationsnnRequirednnReg NursennExperiencennRequirednn• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing required. • One or more years’ nursing experience within clinical area of service provided by facility preferred. • Current RN license as required by state. • 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.nnEqual Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with DisabilitiesnnThe contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)