Registered Nurse (PRN)

Job Details: Job Location: Hunt Place CSA

• Washington, DC, Salary Range: $40.00 - $40.00Hourly, The Registered Nurse plays a vital role in providing comprehensive care to patients and clients across various settings. This position involves gathering critical information about a patient’s psychological, physiological, sociological, cultural, nutritional, and spiritual status, collaborating with interdisciplinary teams, and developing and implementing person-centered care plans. As a PRN nurse, this role will provide professional services on an as-needed basis and may be assigned to work across all MBI Health Services sites to meet program and consumer needs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

The statements below are intended to describe the general nature and scope of work being performed in this position. This is not a complete listing of all responsibilities, duties, and/or skills required. Other duties may be assigned. Gather information about the patient’s/client’s psychological, physiological, sociological, cultural and nutritional, and spiritual status through interviews with the patient, family, case manager, and/or designated power of attorney.

Collaborates with a team to include patient/client, family, health care provider, (medical or mental health) case/care manager, non –licensed staff to develop a person-centered plan of care of the patient/client. Develops and implements educational plans and/or goals to assist the patient/client in achieving maximum health care benefits.

Promotes and provides patient/client safety through established nursing care processes, the scope of service, and/or regulatory components to include medication storage, medication reconciliations, medication administration, and measuring medication compliance of the patient. Responds to and reports any changes in the patient’s/client’s condition in a timely manner, documenting any changes in the patient intervention and goals within 24 hours.

Stays informed of state and federal regulations and compliance related to the nursing practice of designated work areas to include but not limited to: behavioral/mental health, developmental disabilities, youth services, home health care services. Documents nursing assessments and interventions utilizing the established electronic health record within 24 hours of patient/client interaction.

Prepare and review documentation for internal and external audits. Provides follow up and feedback to the patient/client related to their health care concerns and problems. Administer medication and treatments under the supervision and orders of the Physician and/or Nurse Practitioner and documents the administration and treatment immediately after rendering.

Provides the Physician and/or Nurse Practitioner with medical/nursing information related to patient’s clients’ response to medications and/or treatments to include but not limited to side effects of medications. Advocates for the patient/client through the reporting and follow up on patient/client health care issues and concerns.

Assist the relevant MBI departments in developing, evaluating, and revising nursing policies and procedures. Care for the sick, injured, convalescent, and disabled under the direction of physicians and registered nurses. Participate in and provide all required trainings, staff and team meetings, and supervisions. Maintaining and facilitating HIPAA compliance/Privacy laws Supports MBI’s mission, vision, and value statement.

Perform other duties as determined by the management of MBI Health Services, LLC.

Qualifications

Successfully completed a Nursing Education Program from a recognized institution. A minimum of 2 year of recent Nursing experience as a licensed nurse in the relevant area to include: Mental/behavioral health, developmental disability, youth/adolescent services, working with the elderly, and/or home care experience. ability to function in a correctional environment.

Valid/Up to date CPR card Excellent verbal and written communications skills Electronic Health Records experience (preferred) Current license or eligibility RN licensure in DC.