Behavioral Health RN

Job Summary

• Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice

Essential Functions

• Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment
• Documents patient care given
• Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family
• Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
• Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
• Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
• Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
• Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff through continuous monitoring and intervention

Organizational Expectations

• Self and Staff Development
• Completes general and organizational unit specific annual requirements and certifications
• Attends 75% of staff meetings
• Consistently projects a positive professional image through appearance and behavior

Nonessential Functions

• Has a willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on as-needed basis or as determined by management
• Demonstrates the philosophy of team concept
• Participates in group projects and staff meetings with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity

Leadership Capabilities

• Follows established hospital and unit specific policies
• Exhibits willingness to resolve problems as they arise

License/Certifications:

• Licenses: RN
• X Basic Life Support (BLS) - within 30 days of hire
• Handle with Care required within 30 days of hire
• Certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training within 30 days of hire- required (Handle with Care)

Work Experience: 

• Minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred
• Minimum of 1 year of previous experience in behavioral health unit preferred

Skills: 

• Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
• Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action