RN - Outpatient

RN - Outpatient

Beacon Behavioral Hospital is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Outpatient position.

• Must have Registered Nurse Licensure in the state of operation.
• Bachelor’s, Associate degree or diploma in nursing with documented evidence of an educational program focused on treating psychiatric patients.
• At least 2 years of nursing experience, with 1 year providing nursing care to the mentally ill, or receive regular documented supervision/consultation from a Master’s-prepared psychiatric nurse.
• Certification in Basic Life Support required.
• Certification in non-violent crisis intervention.

• Support and implement the Mission, Vision, and Core Values of Beacon Behavioral Health.
• Uphold and embody Beacon Behavioral Health’s 5 Commandments for Exceptional Customer Service.

• Function as the Charge RN for the assigned shift, responsible for providing the nursing care delivery system and supervising clinical programming.
• Supervise LPNs, CNAs, and/or Mental Health Technicians during the shift.
• Implement a high-quality treatment program and oversee overall hospital management and supervision of nursing and clinical staff.
• Act as liaison between program staff and medical staff, assisting the Director of Nursing (DON).
• Assist the DON with budget compliance and staffing guidelines.
• Contribute to nursing Performance Improvement initiatives.
• Participate in the development and implementation of the Plan of Care with the multidisciplinary treatment team.
• Facilitate appropriate nursing actions in response to administrative directives and changing healthcare environments.
• Delegate assignments to Certified Nursing Assistants and Mental Health Technicians; assist the Director of Nursing with annual performance evaluations.
• Participate in QAPI plans, infection control initiatives, risk management, and clinical chart audits.
• Perform other duties and special projects as required.
• Facilitate and document Admission Assessment for new patients during the shift.
• Administer nursing care as ordered by the physician.
• Facilitate nursing psycho-education groups as needed.
• Provide individual patient education as ordered by the physician.
• Ensure timely and accurate clinical documentation for all nursing services delivered.
• Manage medication administration, monitoring, and storage.
• Perform a physical nursing evaluation on every patient during the shift.
• Attend treatment team meetings and provide nursing input into patient treatment planning.
• Update and maintain multidisciplinary treatment plans.
• Coordinate with ancillary support services:
  Dietary, Laboratory, Radiology, Pharmacy, Psychological Services, etc.
• Administer respiratory care as ordered by MD.
• Obtain necessary resources for patient care (e.g., emergency medical treatment, transfers, medications).
• Communicate to the physician about medical complications beyond the scope of hospital services.
• Administer medication and ensure all MD orders are followed and documented during the shift.

• Mid-Senior Level

• Full-Time

• Health Care Provider

• Mental Health Care