Discovery Behavioral Health
Mesa, AZ, USA
Job Description The Charge Nurse works in a dynamic multidisciplinary team providing treatment services according to the Discovery Behavioral Health Clinical Model. **This position offers a $5,000 sign on bonus** Responsibilities Supervises LVN/LPN staff on shift and delegates/assigns responsibilities as needed. Meets with each potential new admission and completes medical screening assessment. Screens for medical appropriateness for admission to facility and consults with the physician. Completes initial nursing assessment and full medical admission process upon admission for each client. 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. Develops and initiates the Nursing Care Plan. Implements Physician orders. Administers medications as prescribed. Counts narcotics each day, logs appropriately. Meets...