• Nursing Diploma or ASN; BSN preferred.

• Current Florida RN license required or appropriate compact licensure. If compact license held, active FL RN license required within 90 days of hire.  

• Current BLS Certification from the American Heart Association required.

• Current American Heart Association ACLS certification preferred (required within 6 months of hire).

• Current PALS/ENPC and NIHSS certifications preferred.

• National Operating Room Nurse Certification (CNOR) preferred.

• One year previous experience in an acute care setting preferred.

• Prior General Surgery nursing experience desired.  

• Prior Transplant Surgery nursing experience desired.

• Lifting 50 lbs. maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs.

• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills.

Full time/Night Shift

$3,000 Sign 0n Bonus Available

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Sycamore Springs is a 48 bed behavioral hospital located in Lafayette, IN. The hospital provides a full continuum of care for those suffering from a mental health issue and/or chemical dependency. This includes inpatient treatment, partial day programming and intensive outpatient services. Assessment services are provided 24 hours a day, seven days a week. At Sycamore Springs we are dedicated to Changing People’s Lives®.

The Sycamore Springs Nursing Team is devoted to providing innovative and exceptional psychiatric care in a safe and therapeutic environment. We focus on creating a strong foundation for long-term healing and recovery with evidence-based practices, and utilizing medication therapy that is relevant and up to date.  Above all, we truly value that both the patients and our staff are treated with dignity and respect, always going that extra mile to ensure a positive environment. So, do you have what it takes to become part of a team dedicated to Changing People’s Lives®?

Members of our team Enjoy:

• Working with a highly engaged staff
• Flexible scheduling
• Career growth
• Competitive compensation

• Responds to requests from clients' concerning the effectiveness of medications, side-effects, special precautions or problems with medication and consults with medical staff as appropriate to provide directions on changes/modifications to the prescribed medication regimens.
• Phone in prescription orders to pharmacies as directed by medical staff.
• Review lab and test results, reporting concerns and abnormal results to medical staff.
• Obtain medical histories and do physical assessments as directed by medical staff.  Including B/P, WS, Wt., and AIMS testing. Provide health screening as needed to direct residents' to needed medical care.
• Administer injectable medications as ordered by medical staff.
• Provide as needed, educational groups, and one-on-one teaching to clients' concerning psychotropic medications, diagnosis and health related issues.
• Participate in reviews and modifications of clients' services during treatment planning.
• Supervise medications using pre-packaged medication delivery system or weekly pill minders as determined by the physician.  Utilize medication samples as prescribed and ordered by the physician.  Oversee documentation in Medication Administration Record (MAR) and provide corrections as necessary.
• Assist with maintenance of employee health records, providing annual TB testing and Hepatitis B Vaccine.
• Complete required clinical documents for review/approval by a member of the medical staff.
• Complete other documentation to ensure accurate and timely information for client and third-party billing.

• Degree in Nursing required
• Oregon Licensed Nurse required
• Experience with SPMI adults preferred
• A valid driver's license with a driving record meeting Lifeways’ driving policy, reliable transportation, and proof of auto insurance

• Health, dental, vision plans
• 401k with company contribution
• Voluntary benefits, life and short-term disability, etc.
• Generous PTO plan
• Wellness plan
• Professional development funds
• Life balance-oriented organization

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1. Assists in providing medical care for all clients, ensuring that federal, state, and local health requirements are met.
2. Functions as a liaison between Looking Glass Community Services and the medical community and hospitals.
3. Maintains accurate medical records for each client, including medical treatment plans, medical administration record, progress notes and 30-day reviews when indicated.
4. Participates in the organization’s quality assurance process, serving on committees as required.
5. Monitors compliance with Looking Glass health service standards, Counsel on Accreditation standards, and licensing requirements for psychiatric residential treatment service providers.
6. Assesses the medical needs of clients and provides patient care and referral as indicated.
7. Assist in coordinating the scheduling of clients for necessary medical appointments in the community.
8. Monitors and reviews the M.D.’s medication orders on a weekly basis, administers medication on assigned shift, and observes and documents effects.
9. Provides education and counseling to clients about health issues, medication, and personal responsibility for health and hygiene.
10. Provides nursing assessment upon admission, which includes a communicable disease screening of new clients, developing an initial medical treatment plan and following up on identified health care concerns.
11. Communicates regularly with treatment team members regarding clients’ health status.
12. Assists in coordinating sanitation, nutrition, and pharmacy services.
13. Ensures that community-based health care providers are prepared for the special needs of clients referred from Looking Glass by providing information and/or training.
14. Assists in the development, implementation and monitoring of emergency services and protocols for client care.
15. Maintains first aid kits, emergency and medical supplies.
16. Assists in developing, implementing and monitoring medication, medical and general health-related policies and procedures.
17. Acts as the Clinical Responder for crisis situations that occur on the secure unit, completing documentation as required in a timely manner.
18. Performs related duties as assigned.