RN - Behavioral Health, Adult Acute DePaul Hospital...

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MO-SSM Health DePaul Hospital - St. Louis

Worker Type : Regular

Job Highlights :

This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus of up to $ 20,000 paid out in your first paycheck.

Department : Behavioral Health, Adult

Schedule : Night Shift 7 PM- 7 AM

Location : DePaul Hospital, St. Louis, MO

Sign-on bonuses are available to external, qualified candidates. Internal candidates, please consult with your recruiter to determine the available options for you.

Job Summary :

Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

Job Responsibilities and Requirements :

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors; accurately and within time-frame set in policy and procedures.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgement to analyze patient assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition.
• Participates in the development, review and evaluation of multidisciplinary treatment plans as per policies and procedures.
• Documents all nursing care given and adheres to nursing standards and ministry policies and procedures.
• Consistently and accurately implements and records physicians orders.
• Assesses and monitors patients and environment for safety within the unit.
• Serves as a clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPN's and techs.
• Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient's age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
• As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his / her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

EXPERIENCE

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED PROFESSIONAL LICENSE AND / OR CERTIFICATIONS

State of Work Location : Illinois

State of Work Location : Missouri

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Work Shift :

Night Shift (United States of America)

Job Type : Employee

Department :

BHS - Intermed Care Scheduled Weekly Hours : 36

Benefits :

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