Registered Nurse
Statement of Purpose
The Registered Nurse (RN) works under the direction of the Nurse Supervisor/Manager and Director of Nursing Services to coordinate and mange nursing care. Provides direct patient care and supervises LVNs and clinical support staff in order to maintain health, safety and integrity of the patient.
Major Tasks, Duties and Responsibilities
- Supervises nursing assessment at intake to identify conditions and problems, initiate the problem list, and create the treatment plan for patients with substance use disorders.
- Ongoing assessment of patient needs and updating nursing care plan as related to substance use disorders.
- Rounds with the physician to assess patients, receive orders, and note specialized patient care requirements.
- Ensures that physician’s orders are transcribed and carried out.
- Acts as a liaison between physician and patient care team.
- Responsible for submitting reports i.e. Q.A. reports, infection control, pharmacy error reports.
- Make presentations and facilitate educational groups & sessions.
- Monitor and document withdrawal symptoms; train other staff as needed.
- Provides leadership for staff. Delegates responsibilities within scope of personnel abilities.
- Provides and coordinates clinical learning experiences.
- May be responsible for preparing monthly schedule to provide adequate nursing coverage.
- Guides, directs, and trains staff members regarding patient care, problem solving, and decision-making.
- Teach and monitor patients and staff for compliance with COVID-19 safety protocols.
- Coordinate other healthcare needs of the patient outside the facility.
- Assigns patient care assignments.
- Will perform other duties as assigned.
RN Competencies and Performance Expectations
All RN’s are expected to:
- Direct patient activities and treatment team
- Demonstrate professional judgment and decision making
- Communicate clearly with clients, staff, peers, supervisors, and non BHS staff
- Supervise, manage and organize the unit.
- Adhere to professional standards.
- Maintain health and safety standards of facility.
- Consistently advocate and function within the Scope and Standards of Nursing Practices
- Participates in the maintenance of a clean and safe environment.