Mental Health Nurse
Company: Discovery Behavioral Health
Location: Bridgeport
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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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's 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 is a
full-time position that will work--Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,
Sunday 10pm-6am. --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 applying Additional Information We 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: Bridgeport, CT -
06602
Keywords: Discovery Behavioral Health, Bridgeport , Mental Health Nurse, Healthcare , Bridgeport, Connecticut
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