Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health (days)

Description

Registered Nurse Behavioral Health Position Summary

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical operational and administrative excellence.

Essential Functions

• Will assess the patient and plan care within set timeframes and document findings according to policies
• Will oversee and supervise the shift
• Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups close observation meal supervision etc
• Will also oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team
• Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician
• RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration
• RN will consistently use empathy dignity and respect when interacting with patients
• Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies
• Assists / performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients

Additional Information

Knowledge Skills & Abilities

Education : Associates Degree in Nursing required.

License : Current RN license as required by state regulations.

Certifications : CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

Key Skills

EMR Systems,Hospital Experience,Acute Care,ICU Experience,Hospice Care,Workers' Compensation Law,Home Care,Nursing,Catheterization,Critical Care Experience,Medication Administration,Tube Feeding

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1