Registered Nurse- PRN

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : Salary commensurate with experience.

We are excited to extend services in this area to those in need. The Freedom Team puts patient care first by driving processes to ensure quality and compliance. We have an energetic, motivated leadership team implementing exciting new changes. Our team strives to nurture and elevate the talents of all employees.Previous experience caring for geriatric patients is essential and Med-Surg experience is a plus. If you want to be a part of a growing team impacting the lives of others, apply now! We are looking forward to adding members to our team!

WE ARE HIRING FOR PRN!

Assumes leadership responsibility for day-to-day coordination of patient care activities for the unit while maintaining standards of professional nursing practice in accord with TJC, federal and state regulations. Provides direct patient care within the scope of the RN nursing license. Assumes the role of Charge nurse as assigned providing oversight to ancillary staff during their scheduled shift. Provides direct oversight to the nursing staff as indicated in the absence of the Director of Nursing and communicates with the DON on relevant nursing care issues. Participates in the performance Improvement through completion of assigned chart monitoring. Coordinates the performance of nursing care to patients within the scope of practice and in compliance with policies, procedures, and standards. Communicates with the medical staff on identified patient issues. Performs patient care assessments timely and accurately. Addresses patient care needs in a timely manner. Documents findings into the medical record accurately and timely. Completes all admission paperwork. Ensures all admission and daily documentation is completed thoroughly and signed and dated according to protocol. Adheres to Human Resource policies regarding code of conduct and attendance. Follows Infection Control and Employee Health Guidelines to ensure safety of patients and staff.

Actively works with the Service Development Department to facilitate admissions into the facility in a timely manner. Maintains knowledge of admission criteria and accurately documents admission criteria for new admissions. Functions as a member of the treatment team and communicates identified patient goals, interventions, and assessments.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND / OR EXPERIENCE REQUIRED :

Education : Minimal of an Associate degree in Nursing.

License : Licensed as a RN to practice in the state

Experience : One year RN experience with preferred psychiatric nursing experience performing duties in a Healthcare setting.