Registered Nurse (Per Diem)

Initiate admission processes by obtaining provider orders and completing initial nursing assessments within 24 hours of patient arrival. Perform vital sign monitoring, including orthostatic vitals and blind weights, while conducting detailed patient assessments and documenting findings. Monitor and document patient progress or regression in accordance with established policies, and assist providers in facilitating weekly patient consultations. Offer education to patients regarding safe self-administration of medications after discharge and ensure accurate placement of medications in designated boxes. Coordinate collection of laboratory specimens, communicate findings to the medical team, and maintain updated electronic records. Support a therapeutic milieu by monitoring patient behaviors, fostering a recovery-focused environment, and collaborating with the interdisciplinary team to reinforce structure and safety. Communicate relevant information to the treatment team, participate in discharge planning, and attend monthly nurse-led meetings. Deliver clinical nursing care in a safe, competent manner while adhering to organizational policies and reporting suspected rights violations promptly.