About this role
Healthcare Staffing Professionals has an immediate need for a Registered Nurse to work in a medical facility located in Savannah, GA. The ideal candidate will be responsible for performing technical nursing duties under the supervision of the Charge Nurse who is a Registered Nurse and assists with other related duties involved in providing age-appropriate patient care..
Pay Rate : $35 / hr
Location : Savannah, GA
Job Duties :
- Administers medications, assists with patient teaching, assists Health Aides and other
staff with patient care and non-clinical tasks.
Performs approved techniques to prevent and safely manage aggressive behaviors.Documents care according to policy, provides direct care, and participates with patientsin divisional activities.
Records and reports all observed signs, symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes inthe patients condition to the Registered Nurse.
Follows policies and procedures in reporting medication errors. Administers medicationsto patients, orally or by injection, including intra-venous medications and treatments.
Participates with interdisciplinary team. Assists with admitting, discharging, andtransferring patients.
Takes action to ensure patients safety and to maintain a safe environment.Participates in team meetings, development of plan of care, and shift reports.Participates in an orientation consisting of supervised on the job training.Be able to recognize Medical Emergencies and respond appropriately.Maintain acceptable standards of patient care consistent with Joint Commission, Centersfor Medicare, and Medicaid Services (CMS) and Department policies, including diet and
physical activity.
Attends work on a regular and predictable schedule in accordance with Supplier leavepolicies and performs other duties as assigned.
Responds to hospital codes as appropriate.Requirements :
Current, unencumbered License to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Georgia or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact.Minimum of 1 yr. of psychiatric nursing experience required.Must be able to lift a minimum of 25 lbs and have the strength to push and pull and stand for long periods of time.Current BLS (American Heart Association) required.LPN Competency Skill Requirements
One (1) year psychiatric nursing experience as a Licensed Practical Nurse is required.LPNs work experience with either Mental Health, Acute Care and Co-occurring Mentalhealth settings is required for this Contract.
LPNs shall have basic office equipment (copier / fax) and computer literacy skills.Experience with data or word processing applications (Microsoft Office Suite Excel,Access, Word, etc.) and working in an Electronic Health Record Management System.
Perform visual, audio logical screening, tuberculosis (TB), HIV, Hepatitis C screening andpregnancy testing as indicated, within Twenty-Four (24) hours of admission, including
reading TB test within Forty-Eight (48) hours of patient admission and enter all
information in patients electronic medical record and / or physical medical chart as
indicated or directed by Department.
Document Nursing notes, observations of specific physical or behavioral signs andsymptoms.
Administer prescribed medication as ordered by a Physician. Transcribe orders to theappropriate Medication Administration Record. Order Medications from Pharmacy and
check for accuracy when receiving medications before storing in a secure area.
Perform proper disposition of used hypodermic apparatus and biohazard waste.Provide Health Education on a One-to-One (Nurse to Patient) basis.Be able to recognize Medical Emergencies and respond appropriately.Documents care according to policy, provides direct care, and participates with patientsin diversional activities.
Records and reports all observed signs, symptoms, reactions, treatments, and vital signchanges in the patients condition to the Registered Nurse.
Be able to identify and recognize any medical problems to escalate to the next levelProvider (Registered Nurse, attending Provider, medical director, or designee).
Skilled in evaluating the effectiveness of the Nursing Care PlanObserves adverse reactions to medications or treatment and takes necessary action.Benefits :
Medical, Dental, Vision InsuranceBasic Life : $25,000 (100% employer paid)Basic Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) : $25,000 (100% employer paid)Voluntary Life / AD&D : Additional coverage options available for employees, spouses and children (100% employee paid)Generous 401(k) Contributions with Access to Financial AdvisorsNationwide contract opportunitiesDedicated Administrative Support StaffSydney Health Mobile App
With Anthem's Sydney app, you can take better care of yourself with features that focus on your wellness, such as :
Nutrition TrackerCommunity ResourcesHealth AssessmentDiabetes Prevention through LarkAdditional Resources
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : Counseling, legal consultations, financial planning, and identity theft recovery24 / 7 Nurseline for health-related inquiriesRula Mental Health Support : Therapy and psychiatry servicesTravel Assistance Program : Medical support and emergency assistance while travelingBenefitHub and LifeMart Discounts : Access to discounts on travel, shopping, Pet Insurance, movie tickets, flight and moreAccess HSP's wide range of wellness resources through Anthem's wellness portal.We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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Job reference : HSP / CE1473989 Pay Rate : $35 / HR