KCPC Inpatient Registered Nurse vacancy at Seven Counties Services in Lagrange

Seven Counties Services is at present looking to employ KCPC Inpatient Registered Nurse on Thu, 05 Sep 2013 20:57:50 GMT. The Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center is a hospital, located within a maximum security prison setting, that provides state-wide, forensic psychiatric services including: pre-trial assessments, treatment for competency restoration, and inpatient care for the evaluation of potentially mentally ill individuals who are accused or convicted of felony crimes or require a secure environment...

KCPC Inpatient Registered Nurse

Location: Lagrange Kentucky

Description: Seven Counties Services is at present looking to employ KCPC Inpatient Registered Nurse right now, this vacancy will be placed in Kentucky. Detailed specification about this vacancy opportunity kindly read the description below. The Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center is a hospital, located within a maximum security prison setting, that provides state-wide, forensic psychiatric ser! vices including: pre-trial assessments, treatment for competency restoration, and inpatient care for the evaluation of potentially mentally ill individuals who are accused or convicted of felony crimes or require a secure environment.
Patients are admitted to the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center from county jails across the ... [more] The Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center is a hospital, located within a maximum security prison setting, that provides state-wide, forensic psychiatric services including: pre-trial assessments, treatment for competency restoration, and inpatient care for the evaluation of potentially mentally ill individuals who are accused or convicted of felony crimes or require a secure environment.
Patients are admitted to the Kentucky Correctional Psychiatric Center from county jails across the State of Kentucky to be assessed and evaluated for competency to stand trial and criminal responsibility and receive mental health treatment.!

Job Skills/Requirements

GENERAL SUMMARY
Under moderate supervision, provides, directs and supervises patient care based on the nursing process. Provides patient and family educational needs. Adheres to required standards for ongoing assessment, revision implementation, and documentation of nursing care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assesses, plans, implements, directs and evaluates patient care activities utilizing the nursing process through active participation in the treatmen... [more] GENERAL SUMMARY

Under moderate supervision, provides, directs and supervises patient care based on the nursing process. Provides patient and family educational needs. Adheres to required standards for ongoing assessment, revision implementation, and documentation of nursing care.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Assesses, plans, implements, directs and evaluates patient care activities utilizing the nursing process through active participation in the treatment planning pro! cess. Demonstrates knowledge and application of the nursing process throughout the patients hospitalization from admission to discharge, consistent with the patients age, gender and cultural specific needs. Assesses, supervises and maintains the safety, integrity and therapeutic nature of the milieu. Follows hospital and nursing department standards of practice and standards of care. Utilizes therapeutic communication.
• Meets medical records and departmental documentation requirements. Completes documentation and assignments within established time frames. Meets standards for infection control and prevention. Adheres to zero tolerance for patient abuse and ethical standards for the treatment of patients. Participates and directs ongoing process improvement activities.
• Follows established regulatory personnel and departmental standards that include guidelines for proper attire, punctuality, attendance, and acceptance of responsibility. Demonstrates interpers! onal skills that enhance communication with both internal and external ! customers.
• Demonstrates development and increased competency through internal/external resources. Completes all annually required training within established timeframes; maintains valid nursing license.
• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

EDUCATION / KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCE

Associates degree in Nursing from an accredited nursing school and hold a Kentucky registered nursing license or valid work permit issued by the Kentucky Board of Nursing. Good interpersonal and communication skills. Twelve months nursing experience. Previous psychiatric experience preferred, but not required.

Education Requirements

• Associate's Degree

Certification Requirements

• RN

Additional Information/Benefits

Annual Hiring Salary Range: $43,246 - $54,057

POSITION IS FOR REGISTERED NURSES ONLY

Benefits:
Medical Insurance, Life Insurance, Dental Insuran! ce, Vision Insurance, Paid Vacation, Paid Sick Days, Paid Holidays, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, 401K/403b Plan, Pension/Retirement, Educational Assistance

Screening Requirements:
Drug Screen, Criminal Background Check, Other
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If you were eligible to this vacancy, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Seven Counties Services.

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This vacancy starts available on: Thu, 05 Sep 2013 20:57:50 GMT

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