Registered Nurse -Dorothea Dix Adolescent Psych

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Facility Central Harnett Hospital Location Lillington , North Carolina Department Dorothea  Dix Harnett Adolescent Psych Unit Job Family Nursing Work  Shift Summary Registered  Nurse, RN plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Major Job Functions The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:

Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needs

Uses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care Facilitates a safe environment

Maintains required competencies

Functions as charge nurse as assigned

Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care Administers medication as ordered by physician

Recognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriately

Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff

Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators

Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services

Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients

Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen

Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:

Education and Formal Training:

Associate's degree in nursing required

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing preferred

Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure

At Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care we strive to provide quality care trauma informed care. As Harnett Healthcare has been an integral part of our community since 1937, we strive to hold the foundational values of the institution. Working in behavioral health gives us the unique opportunity to make a positive impression on adolescents who visit our unit. Your greetings, acknowledgment, comforting gestures, and genuine caring acts will transcend the time patients spend in our unit and leave a lasting impact.

At Harnett Health Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care
- Harnett not only do we work as a TEAM, but we are FAMILY.Mission To create a legacy of innovative patient centered holistic care for our community.

Vision Promote teamwork and compassion to provide an equitable and memorable healthcare experience.

Values Our Community Our Team Respect Integrity Accountability Unit

Description:

Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care is a 16-bed mixed ED that provides innovative patient centered care to individuals of Harnett and surrounding counties.

Our team is comprised of Access Coordinators (AC), Registered Nurses (RN), Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT), Recreational Therapists (RT), Social Workers (SW) and Security.

We accept acute psychiatric patients with various psychiatric and mental health diagnosis. Our patients are independent in ADLs and must be able to participate in daily groups sessions.

Average Length of Stay: 5-10 days

Ages: 12-17

Genders:
Male and Female All staff work 12-hour shifts (7-7) on a rotating track schedule.

Work Experience:

New graduate nurses are welcomed to apply for full-time roles.

Psych experience highly preferred!

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Required:

Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills

Verbal and written skills required

Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills

Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served

Physical Requirements:

Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs

Visual acuity for observation of patients

Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting

May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material.

Required Licenses and CertificationsBLS
- American Heart Association, RN
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