Job Description

Location Nashville, Tennessee 37214
Duration: Long term
Shift hours : 6:30 PM - 7:30 AM Work 3 days/week. Must work every other weekend

Job description

• After morning report communicate with staff your expectations, and safety concerns. This applies to RN3 & RN2.
• Accountability rounds are to be completed by the oncoming and off going Charge Nurse. This can be done at the same time JCAHO rounds are being completed.
• Primary Nursing: RN3 will take additional patients over 12 from RN2’s completing all required tasks for those patients. (When 3 nurses are scheduled).
• Treatment Team begins at 9:15 AM if RN3 has patients, they can give pertinent info to the RN2 to pass on to the Treatment Team. One nurse will do Treatment Team. RN3 can assist if needed.
• RN3 may assist RN2’s with discharges. They are not required to do all discharges.
• 24-hour report is to be completed/updated by the RN3/RN2 each shift with any pertinent patient information (Noting behaviors).
• Incident reports are to be filled out by the RN who’s team the patient is on. Should another RN wish to assist with the incident report, be sure all information is correct and consistent. Ask Techs present during the incident for their input.
• Nurse Crest on Unit is to be run by the Unit RN’s. All hands-on deck. All RN’s must be involved (restraining/de-escalating patient, getting meds, directing staff/patients for safety) Promote “one voice”.
• If a Tech tells an RN a patient’s condition has changed etc. The patient’s RN must go out to assess/speak with the patient. Do no dismiss the concerns of the Techs.
• If a staff member such as Environmental Services, Social Worker or any other MTMHI staff bring something to your attention, take them seriously and go check it out.
• RN’s and Techs are to be present on the Unit engaging with the patients, not sitting at the horseshoe.
• Notifications to physicians should not be via email or sticky note. Call and speak to the doctor. RNs are expected to communicate for the team to the provider. Document pertinent information in the IPN (Individual Progress Note)
• RNs are the supervisors and mentors of the Psych Techs. Monitor the unit and your staff to ensure policies and procedures are being followed. Should a Tech require assistance, do not hesitate to assist, or educate as needed. Should you feel a Tech needs additional training, let the PHNUM know, and they will assist you.
• Feel free to ask your PHNUM for assistance if needed.

Job Type: Contract

Salary: $45.00 - $48.00 per hour

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• 3x12

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Nashville, TN 37214: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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