Charge Nurse
Company: Discovery Behavioral Health
Location: Gilbert
Posted on: May 10, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description
The Charge -Nurse works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team
providing treatment services according to the Discovery Behavioral
Health Clinical Model.
**This position offers a $5,000 sign on bonus**
Responsibilities
Supervises LVN/LPN staff on shift and delegates/assigns
responsibilities as needed.
Meets with each potential new admission and completes medical
screening assessment. Screens for medical appropriateness for
admission to facility and consults with the physician.
Completes initial nursing assessment and full medical admission
process upon admission for each client.
Ensures all orders from physician/psychiatrist are carried out and
any information about clients and their wellbeing is promptly and
clearly communicated to physician/ psychiatrist and in treatment
team meetings.
Develops and initiates the Nursing Care Plan.
Implements Physician orders.
Administers medications as prescribed.
Counts narcotics each day, logs appropriately.
Meets regularly with medical staff to discuss resident
treatment.
Provides assessment of medical problems as needed.
Performs primary first aid and determines need for physician
notification.
Performs vital signs.
Performs basic evaluative procedures and tests.
Performs blood draws.
Maintains NG tube when needed.
Completing waived test for glucose monitoring, UA, Drug screen, and
pregnancy.
Provides health education to residents and staff.
Responsible to ensure all the medications needed by the clients are
ordered appropriately and available in the facility.
Manages and orders supplies and keeps a fully stocked and
operational nursing station.
Conducts a weekly chart audit to ensure all medications have
consent forms. Ensures all orders are carried out and documented
appropriately for each client, all labs are in the client's
chart.
Manages client's medical needs including schedule appointments,
complete referral/ prior authorizations for medical treatments and
tests as indicated.
Supports client during admission processes. This may include
checking in client belongings, acclimating client to the program
and milieu.
Effectively and professionally communicates with families/loved
ones, as appropriate.
Able to effectively and professionally establish rapport with
clients.
Provides milieu management throughout the treatment experience and
communicates with all team members.
Qualifications
Bachelor of Science and Nursing preferred, ADN (Associate Degree in
Nursing) accepted
Holds a current RN license in good standing
One year experience preferred working in mental health, counseling,
or eating disorders field
Ability to draw blood required
Obtain CPI certification within 90 days of hire
Obtain CPR, AED, and First Aid certification
Obtain ServSafe certification within 90 day of hire.
Must possess a current Driver's License in good standing.
Additional Information
We are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free
workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing. -All
qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national
origin.
For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at
discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/
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