Mental Health Nurse

Company: Discovery Behavioral Health
Location: Atherton
Posted on: May 15, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description

• Ensures all orders from physician/psychiatrist are carried out and any information about clients and their wellbeing is promptly and clearly communicated to physician/ psychiatrist and in treatment team meetings.
• Follows and implements the Nursing Care Plan.
• Follows orders from physician and psychiatrist.
• Dispenses medication as prescribed.
• Counts narcotics each day, logs appropriately.
• Performs primary first aid and determines need for physician notification.
• Performs weekly blood draws and vitals.
• Assist with meals, dishes, and bathroom observations--
• Manages and orders supplies and keeps a fully stocked and operational nursing station.
• Manages client-----TMs medical needs including schedule appointments, complete referral/ prior authorizations for medical treatments and tests as indicated.
• Supports client during admission processes. This may include checking in client belongings, acclimating client to the program and milieu.
• Supervises and supports clients on community outings, when necessary.
• Objectively and accurately documents client progress on a daily basis.
• Assesses clients suicidality and possibility of danger to self or others.
• Communicates with referral sources and outpatient providers for continuity of care upon admission, midpoint, and discharge, including the use of Discovery Connect.**This position offers a $2,500 sign on bonus**This is a full-time-- position at one of our residential programs.-- For a virtual tour of the facility, please visit our website at-- centerfordiscovery.com.Qualifications----- --- -- -- Experience working in behavioral healthcare preferred----- --- -- -- Must hold an unencumbered nursing license in the state in which you are applyingAdditional InformationWe are proud to be an EEO employer M/F/D/V. We maintain a drug-free workplace and perform pre-employment substance abuse testing.-- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.For more information about our company benefits, please visit us at discoverybehavioralhealth.com/careers/PandoLogic. Keywords: Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN), Location: Atherton, CA - 94027

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