Registered Nurse (RN) - Day Treatment Program Mental Health

Position Overview

The Registered Nurse (RN) is responsible for managing individualized consumer care by promoting and restoring consumers’ health through the nursing process, collaborating with nurse practitioners and multidisciplinary team members, and providing physical and psychological support to consumers. Job Type: Full-time Compensation: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour Expected Hours: 30–40 per week Work Location: In person

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct an individualized consumer assessment, prioritizing data based on the consumer’s immediate condition or needs.
• Perform appropriate treatments as ordered by the provider, including oral medications.
• Perform therapeutic nursing interventions as established by the individualized plan of care.
• Deliver care with appropriate age and cultural competence.
• Collaborate with the Rehabilitation Specialist when a patient misses an appointment to determine compliance.
• Document assessment findings, physical/psychosocial responses to nursing interventions, and progress towards problem resolution.
• Provide nursing groups.
• Initiate emergency resuscitative measures when required.
• Accept medications from the pharmacy and complete the appropriate sign-in sheet.
• Maintain confidentiality in compliance with HIPAA and state standards.
• Communicate effectively with other staff members and consumers.
• Supervise LVN for four (4) hours per week.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing school.
• Current CPR certification.
• Current licensure in good standing in the state of Texas or a compact state.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations with supervising personnel and co-workers.
• Valid Driver’s License with a safe driving record and current automobile insurance.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year experience in a community setting with knowledge of rehabilitative techniques and community resources for chronically mentally ill consumers.
• Bilingual (English and Spanish).

Benefits & Perks

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance