Registered Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Central Oklahoma Community Mental Health Center
Norman, OK

Registered Nurse

SUMMARY Provides nursing care and coordinates medical/psychiatric care for clients. Provides clients with continuity of care. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES * Performs nursing assessments in order to identify client's needs and plan of care * Provides treatment for existing and emergency health care conditions * Assesses medical appropriateness for admission and continually assesses throughout clients' stay * Consults with Psychiatrist if change in medical status occurs with referral to more appropriate level of care * Administers medication and maintains clinical charts * Observes, records, and initiates orders, maintains inventory (including injections) and uses appropriate action concerning client reaction to medication and therapeutic procedures * Monitors activities and job duties of Mental Health Assistants/Technicians assigned to their shifts * Reviews and monitors client's progress through supervision and disposition of cases; confers with other programs/agencies, doctors, etc. as required regarding client welfare * Documents completed according to nursing standards of care, agency policy and procedures * Assists in assessment of clients' mental status on a daily basis, including RN health wellness exams * Performs a variety of professional medical nursing duties under the direction and supervision of the Psychiatrist; collects of routine laboratory specimen, administers injectable medications, administers emergency medication, communicates with pharmacies regarding doctor's orders for medications and related duties * Counts and documents locked as-needed medications * Supports and assists with the facilitation of Care Plans for consumers within the Red Rock Health Team * Educates clients to possible side effects of injectable medications * Performs other duties as assigned QUALIFICATIONS * Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oklahoma * Demonstrated interpersonal and communication skills * Demonstrated experience in use of physical assessment skills and the ability to handle medical emergencies * Must be able to work shift-work * One year experience preferred * Knowledge and experience working with administration of psychotropic medications, preferred * Knowledge of psychiatric nursing, practices, techniques and procedures, preferred * Experience working in a psychiatric setting, preferred * Certification in mental health nursing a plus HOW WE TAKE CARE OF YOU! * We pay a generous portion of your Health Insurance * Low-cost Dental and Vision Insurance * Retirement Plan with employer contributions equal to 5% of annual salary * Student Loan Repayment options * No cost Employee Assistance Plan * 3 Weeks Paid Time-Off (increases annually between years 2-10) * 9 Paid Holidays * 1 Floating Holiday to use at your discretion. * 4 Rest and Relaxation days * 3 days of Education Leave * 4 hours of Volunteer Leave * Eligible for Pay Increases and Bonuses annually * Employer Paid Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance * Hybrid work options at some locations Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities Red Rock Behavioral Health Services does not discriminate based on race, color, national origin, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital/familial status, sexual orientation, or disability.