RN/SRT/1852/DH

General Expectations

Essential Duties/Requirements/Activities

• Coordinates with psychiatrist/APRNs regarding medical care of CSU/SRT clients
• Assist in providing a safe environment for staff and patients.
• Participate in facilitating a coordinated team approach in Unit operations.
• Provide appropriate medical documentation on clients at CSU/SRT
• Perform essential nursing duties such as vital signs, and BMI.
• Conduct Nursing Assessments on CSU/SRT clients.
• Perform accurate administration of medication and treatments as ordered by physician/APRN.
• Perform CLIA waived testing and venipuncture as ordered by physician/APRN.
• Assist in maintaining an accurate medication administration system.
• Provide patient education regarding medications through 1:1 consultation and group sessions.
• Facilitate eligible patients in obtaining medication thru the Patient Assistance Program (PAP)
• Assess and evaluate all patients' current mental and physical status and document accordingly.
• Assess and evaluate all potential admissions for appropriateness and/or need for medical clearance.
• Ability to arrive to work and ready to work on time.
• Ability to abide by principles of EEO compliance and a workplace of dignity and respect.
• Ability to work cooperatively in a group and/or team setting, contributing to a positive work environment.
• Ability to show respect to all others.
• Ability to professionally communicate with other employees and outside vendors, as required.
• Ability to take guidance and direction from supervisors.

Education

Experience

Certifications

Training

Knowledge and Skills

• Computer skills- Microsoft Office, CMHC and Internet
• Ability to work independently with little supervision
• Good organizational skills
• Ability to respond appropriately in stressful situations while maintaining self-control
• Demonstrate the ability to communicate appropriately and professionally in stressful situations with clients and/or peers.
• Demonstrate the ability to prioritize workload and multi-tasking when needed.
• Demonstrate understanding of OSHA standards (Occupational Safety Health Administration) in the workplace and PRC Biomedical waste plan.
• Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology, psychotropic medications, and common side effects in work environment.
• Demonstrate effective verbal intervention, ACT, and seclusion/restraint procedures.

Safety Equipment

Transportation

Machines, Tool and Equipment Used

Technology Requirement

• As an employee of Peace River Center, if you are not assigned a company-issued phone, you will be required to authorize the use of the Microsoft Authenticator app on your personal mobile device. This is necessary to access our payroll and communication system, Paycor, and Microsoft email as examples. This will ensure secure and efficient communication with the organization

Supervisory Relationship(s)

Work Environment

EEO Statement