Registered Nurse Day Shift

Job Description

Job Description

We invite you to join our team of excellent dedicated care providers. This full-time opportunity offers 12-hour shifts from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., just three days a week—designed to support flexibility and work–life balance.

POSITION FUNCTION/OVERVIEW:

This position plays a vital role in delivering comprehensive mental health care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. Responsibilities include monitoring and supporting patients' psychiatric and physical well-being, administering medications, facilitating therapeutic communication, and ensuring a safe and structured environment throughout the patient’s stay.

PRIMARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Promote the mission, values and vision of the organization.
• Provide excellent customer service for patients and patients; practices confidentiality and privacy protocols in accordance with HIPAA requirements.
• Under supervision of a Charge Nurse, assists in the assessment of the physical, psychological and social dimensions of patients in the units.
• Implements individualized treatment programs as directed by the Health Care
• Practitioner.
• Count controlled substances, syringes, needles and sharps at the beginning of
• each shift with another staff member and sign count logs.
• Implements clinical and technical aspects of care in accordance with established
• policies, procedures and protocols. Intervenes with proper safety techniques,
• procedures and standard precautions.
• Obtains lab specimens and performs EKG’s using proper techniques and procedures. Communicates information to ancillary departments using established referral process.
• Admissions/Intakes
• Provide patient assessment and communicate any alerts, Qs, or flags for concerns based on reported history and/or current presentation.
• Obtain physician's orders
• Reviews, explains and obtains patient signature on all admissions paperwork
• Obtains the patient’s vital signs and medical history.
• Administer medication as prescribed by facility medical providers.
• Respond to any medical emergency on property, provide assistance to other floor nurses, or direct care staff, delegate communication and coordination of emergency events.
• Complete COWs and CIWAs as ordered by the medical provider.
• Demonstrate an ability to work collaboratively with other departments.
• Monitor email communications and respond appropriately as it pertains to the nursing department.
• Follow up on any patients admitted to the hospital, completing nurse to nurse reports and obtain any medical records for review.
• Complete daily medical equipment logs to ensure compliance (oxygen tank, AED, Glucometer, Fridge Temp, etc.)
• Complete nursing notes in accordance with company policy and procedure, meeting documentation timelines.
• Performs other duties as required.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

• Degree from an accredited college or university in Nursing or related field preferred.
• Current LPN or RN license – Florida.
• One (1) year experience of clinical, preferred.
• Strong understanding of local, state and federal laws and guidelines.
• Working knowledge of Joint Commission standards; preferred.
• Relevant computer software and hardware applications proficiency – Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Electronic Medical Records, Billing Systems and/or other scheduling applications; preferred.
• Must be able to maintain CPR certification.
• Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off