Coachella Valley Behavioral Health
Location
Indio, California
The Registered Nurse will provide and coordinate care by assessing patients' physical and behavioral health needs, developing nursing care plans, and maintaining medical records. Responsibilities also include accurately administering medications, documenting controlled substances, and communicating therapeutically with patients and staff.
Candidates must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing and possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license for the state of employment. A minimum of one year of nursing experience is required, with psychiatric or behavioral health experience being beneficial, along with current CPR and de-escalation/restraint certifications.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Conduct social history assessment of the patient through observation and patient/family interview, obtaining information on the patient’s needs, skills, interests and limitations for the development and implementation of the treatment plan. Coordinate and plan programs and activities to meet patient’s social and emotional needs. Promote recovery, symptom reduction and the achievement of the highest level of social functioning. Provides crisis management and family sessions to assist the family in understanding the implications and complexities of a life situation and its impact on lifestyle. Assist in the development of effective treatment plans that apply therapeutic principles appropriately while ensuring safety at all times for the patient. Participate in multidisciplinary treatment team meeting to discuss patient assessment, treatment plan and ongoing discharge plan. Communicate or aid family members in understanding and supporting the patient. Manage a caseload and assume responsibility for patient chart documentation. Facilitate education, process groups, support groups and referrals as requested. Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority. OTHER FUNCTIONS: Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
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