RN Behavioral Health Unit

Overview

RN Behavioral Health Unit - 1610111

Lander Regional Hospital

• The Registered Nurse provides direct nursing care in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.
• Behavioral health nurses provide direct and individualized nursing care to patients based on the application of evidenced based nursing practice guidelines. In addition to basic nursing care, responsibilities of behavioral health nurses include (but not limited to): completes physical and mental health assessments, develops care plans for the patients, helping them be as independent as possible, administers and monitors treatment regiments, administers prescribed medications under the supervision of qualified medical staff, observes and reports behavioral changes, helps patients improve their coping abilities and meet goals, records all care information concisely, accurately and completely, in a timely manner, in the appropriate format and on the appropriate forms, performs other position-related duties as assigned, depending on the assignment setting, direct care provided by the licensed practical nurses and nursing aides, and float amount various clinical services, where qualified and competent.

New graduates encouraged to apply

• Current BLS certification.
• Knowledge through training or experience in patient care activities for adult patients (age 18-64) and geriatric patients (age 65+).
• Ability to meet the stresses and demands of the position as listed in the Working Conditions Section.
• Ability to communicate and comprehend effectively in written and spoken English.
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide all units of measure.
• New graduates encouraged to apply.