Registered Nurse

Company: Veritas Collaborative LLC
Location: Atlanta
Posted on: January 15, 2021

Job Description:

12 hr. night shift, Full Time, including Rotating Weekends Location: Atlanta, GA Registered Nurse Education and Experience Requirements: Must be able to practice in North Carolina or be North Carolina Licensed RN Prefer at least 2 years of clinical experience, however, recent RN graduates will be considered Prefer experience in an inpatient setting Experience with Eating Disorders or Mental Health preferred Adolescent experience strongly preferred Exceptional professional boundaries Veritas Collaborative is a growing, mission-driven organization with a singular vision: a world in which all persons with eating disorders and their families have access to best-practice care and hold hope for a cure. We expect a lot out of our Registered Nurses; thats why we hire people who share our passion for leaving the world a better a place than we found it. If you find yourself drawn to a stimulating, innovative environment, youll be happy you chose to work at Veritas Collaborative. We share a common belief that eating disorders are lethal, but they dont have to be. Apply now to the RN position at: http://veritascollaborative.com/about/careers NATURE & SCOPE RN's provide and coordinate patient care, educate patients and the public about various health conditions, and provide advice and emotional support to patients and their family members. They work as part of a team with physicians, other nurses and healthcare professionals to provide care, monitor health conditions, plan long-term care needs, administer medicine and use medical equipment. Promotes and restores patients' health by carrying out day-to-day and long-term care plans by performing patient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for the patient's age and clinical condition. Collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary professional staff. MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES Perform nursing efforts to ensure that effective patient care is provided and that quality standards are met. Provides physical, emotional, psychological support to patients and families providing feedback to families when needed. Accepts assignments of patients during assigned shift and demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure. Observes patients behavior, mental status and activities and communicates/documents with team members via electronic medical record. Provides meal coaching and support for patients and families, including participating in and completing meals as appropriate and as assigned. Adheres to all Joint Commission, licensure and compliance related policies and regulations Promotes the mission, vision, and values of the organization. Supervises licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nurse assistants (CNAs) while on shift. Demonstrates knowledge of medications, including psychotropic drugs, and their correct administration based on the patient's age and clinical condition. Administers medications and treatments. Assesses, observes and records patient behavior. Consults with physicians and other healthcare professionals. Establishes treatment plans, operating medical equipment. Participates in the admission of new patients. Implements initial or changes in medication, procedures and any other orders. Assists staff to interpret change in a positive manner. Assists staff to provide a safe work environment for patient care. Assist in the preparation and implementation of the annual goals for the department. Keep professionally current, by attending continuing education programs, seminars, workshops, meetings, and/or independent research reading. Consistently and independently follows established safety and infection control procedures. Intervenes in unsafe situations. Meets the communication needs of patient and family. Knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders, including but not limited to: cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral. Participates in the unit's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities; provides feedback compliance and engages in process improvements. Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizes appropriate pain management techniques. Educates the patient and family regarding pain management. Formulates and implements patient plans of care; family is included when appropriate; demonstrates ability to revise the plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluate overall plan daily for effectiveness. Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. Supports and maintains a culture of safety by maintaining a safe and clean working environment. Other duties as assigned

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