BasePoint Academy
Registered Nurse
North Richland Hills, TX
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Full time
Registered Nurse
About BasePoint Academy
Description
Job Title: Registered Nurse FLSA Status: Non Exempt
Department: Nursing Reports To: Nurse Manager
Position Summary:
The Registered Nurse will utilize nursing skills and knowledge in the application of psychiatric nursing theories and practices in accordance with the Texas Nurses Standards of Practice. The Registered Nurse will work from a strength-based recovery model and engage in a therapeutic partnership with clients to facilitate outcomes collection. Infection control duties will also be conducted by the Registered Nurse in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Essential Duties:
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Complete nursing assessment within forty-eight (48) hours of admission
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Follow the plan of care and evaluate response to treatment and altering interventions as indicated, documenting progress on the patient’s medical record.
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Accurately process and carry out all provider orders in a timely manner.
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Communicate with clinical staff pertinent information received from family members.
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Communicate and provide patient/family education regarding medications and changes recommended by provider.
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Schedule patient appointments with provider based upon level of care.
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Conduct Nursing Education Group as scheduled.
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Attend treatment team meetings as required.
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Supervise patient self-administration of medication.
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Document discharge instructions including discharge medication and obtain signature of discharge medication reconciliation form, diet, and activities as appropriate.
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Follow-up contact for ill patients absent from program.
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Report any signs/symptoms of infection and initiate appropriate infection control measures.
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Maintain temperature control logs for all refrigerators and submit copy to Nurse Manager each month.
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Coordinates employee health needs such as hand hygiene trainings
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Oversees implementation of the infection control plan.
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Submit monthly reports of patient illnesses recorded at facility in a timely manner.
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Providing support for all staff members regarding the management of infectious patients and other infection prevention issues.
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Making recommendations regarding the prevention and control of infection on a necessary basis.
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Other responsibilities as assigned by leadership.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
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Ability to learn quickly in a fast-paced environment.
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Ability to multi-task and prioritize.
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Self-motivated, self-starter with the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE:
Compliance:
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Understands and adheres to BasePoint compliance plan and code of conduct.
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Respects confidentiality at all times; follows HIPAA guidelines for disclosing information.
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Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
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Treats all patients, visitors, and co-workers with dignity and respect.
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Always appears professional. Wears name badge at all times. Adheres to uniform standards if applicable.
Teamwork:
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Takes initiative to demonstrate flexibility when asked to assist in other areas.
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Consistently demonstrates positive and affirming behaviors even when addressing conflict or stressful situations.
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Demonstrates concern for overall team and understands how actions affect others. Shows a positive attitude and contributes to maintaining an enjoyable and productive work environment.
Customer Service:
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Greets all customers in a positive manner and demonstrates sensitivity to customer’s needs.
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Answers telephone appropriate to department guidelines.
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Provides superior customer service while maintaining therapeutic boundaries.
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Demonstrates ability to listen to patient/customers regarding problematic issues and providing resolutions.
Physical Demands:
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Ability to sit and stand (at least two-thirds of the shift) and walk (possibly one-third of the shift).
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Ability to reach above, or below waist height, kneel, bend, stoop, turn, and twist (occasionally to frequently).
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Visual ability to read charts, treatment plans, financial documents, computer screen and typewritten materials.
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Ability to frequently push/pull wheeled carts to 30 pounds.
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Ability to frequently lift and carry 10 lbs.; occasionally 20 to 50 lbs.
Ability to work at a rapid pace and perform a variety of repetitive duties.
MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS:
Education: A graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing required
Experience: Two (2) years outpatient mental health experience preferred
Licensure: Must be licensed and current as a Registered Nurse (RN) by the Texas Board of Nursing
Certifications: CPR certification and Crisis Prevention Training (CPI) within 30 days of employment and prior to any patient contact. May be required to work flexible hours.
I have read the above job description and agree to perform the duties and responsibilities as described above. I understand that this job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed. It is not intended to serve as an exhaustive list of all duties, skills and responsibilities that may be required of me as a Registered Nurse.
Date: _____________________________
Employee Signature: __________________________________________
I have reviewed this job description in detail with the above-signed employee:
Date: _____________________________
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