Registered Nurse; RN - Behavioral Health - PT Nights

Plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients.

• Provides care to patients under the direction of a physician.
• Mentors, develops and trains new staff and students.
• Perform acts that are within the scope of practice as defined by the applicable licensing board.
• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care to patients as described in unit/department-based competencies, policies, and procedures.
• Accurately evaluate patient needs and review/maintain a comprehensive care plan within scope.
• Promotes patient’s independence by establishing patient care goals and including the patient and family in discussions regarding medical issues, testing, medications, and self-care skills.
• Provide for accurate administration and evaluation of medication, management of medication orders, and delivery of medication to patients in a timely manner.
• Educate the patient/family on physical, emotional and psychosocial aspects of care, disease process, symptom and pain management, and signs and symptoms of death (when appropriate).
• Complete timely and accurate documentation as per Health System/affiliate policy.
• Observes the patients’ physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual conditions and reports any changes as directed.
• Act in accordance with the established mission, vision, and values.
• Abide by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability privacy and security regulations regarding all aspects of Protected Health Information (PHI).
• Maintain effective communication and professional working relationships with patients/clients and their representatives, team members, contractors, physicians, peers, outside agencies, and the public.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

This position does not involve managing team members.

• Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN)

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Kansas or compact state.
• Current BLS/CPR card from approved provider within 30 days of hire or by the end of orientation, whichever comes first.
• ACLS, PALS, NRP, TNCC, NIHSS, AWHONN may be required per department/entity policy.

• Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN)

Previous experience in a similar environment

• none

• Ability to apply the basic principles of nursing.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively.
• Keyboarding skills and basic computer skills.
• Multi-tasking and prioritization skills.

• Heavy Work:
  Occasionally exerting up to 100 lbs - constantly exerting up to 20 lbs. 51-75% of the day may be standing or walking.