Registered Nurse - PRN
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Maple Heights Behavioral Health
Fort Wayne, IN, US
Summary
The Registered Nurse will assess patient physical and behavioral health needs while developing and implementing comprehensive nursing care plans. They are responsible for administering medications, maintaining accurate medical records, and communicating effectively with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Job Description
Overview
Registered Nurse - as needed (PRN) opportunity at Maple Heights Behavioral Health
Days/Nights/Weekends Available - Must complete a full week of orientation
Maple Heights Behavioral Health is a 120-bed inpatient hospital in Fort Wayne, Indiana, that will provide comprehensive treatment for adolescents, adults, and seniors who are struggling with acute symptoms of a variety of mental health disorders.
We are looking for individuals who are passionate about behavioral health. If you are interested in growth opportunities that are second to none in the industry and making a difference in the lives of people in our community, this position is right for you!
Responsibilities
REGISTERED NURSE ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
- Provide 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.
- Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
- Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
- Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
- Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
- Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
- Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
- Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
- Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
Qualifications
EDUCATION/LICENSURE/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
- One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
- 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.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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Maple Heights Behavioral Health will provide mental health treatment for individuals who are struggling with concerns such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We will offer several levels of care, including inpatient treatment for those who need immediate support, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programming.
In our inpatient program, patients will be able to benefit from 24-hour care in a safe and supportive environment. At this level, our main priority will be to help each patient achieve stabilization from the mental health disorder they are struggling with.
Our outpatient program options will offer more flexibility in scheduling, allowing patients to continue working, going to school, and taking part in other regular activities while receiving the care they need. Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) will be a highly structured outpatient program that will involve several hours of therapy a day, several days a week. Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) will be a step-down level of care from inpatient and our PHP that will offer more structure than traditional outpatient services provide.
At Maple Heights Behavioral Health, we understand that patients will be coming to us at all different points on their healing journeys. We will be dedicated to ensuring that each adolescent, adult, or senior receives the personalized, age-appropriate care they need to achieve lasting wellness.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, Indiana
Maple Heights Behavioral Health will provide mental health treatment for individuals who are struggling with concerns such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, and posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We will offer several levels of care, including inpatient treatment for those who need immediate support, as well as partial hospitalization and intensive outpatient programming.
In our inpatient program, patients will be able to benefit from 24-hour care in a safe and supportive environment. At this level, our main priority will be to help each patient achieve stabilization from the mental health disorder they are struggling with.
Our outpatient program options will offer more flexibility in scheduling, allowing patients to continue working, going to school, and taking part in other regular activities while receiving the care they need. Our partial hospitalization program (PHP) will be a highly structured outpatient program that will involve several hours of therapy a day, several days a week. Our intensive outpatient program (IOP) will be a step-down level of care from inpatient and our PHP that will offer more structure than traditional outpatient services provide.
At Maple Heights Behavioral Health, we understand that patients will be coming to us at all different points on their healing journeys. We will be dedicated to ensuring that each adolescent, adult, or senior receives the personalized, age-appropriate care they need to achieve lasting wellness.
Company size
201-500 employees
Industry
Hospitals and Health Care
Org type
Public Company
Headquarters
Fort Wayne, Indiana
