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 required 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 PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Must have the ability to stand or sit for long periods of time • Must have the ability to lift, push, or pull a minimum of 50 pounds • Ability to travel approximately 10% of the time • Ability to use telephone, PC, fax machine, copy machine, and printer 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 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.