Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for supporting the needs of the department with a focus on clinical, operational, and administrative excellence.

• Will assess the patient and plan care within set time frames and document findings according to policies
• Will oversee and supervise the shift
• Demonstrates leadership through duties that may include delegating tasks such as groups, close observation, meal supervision, etc.
• Will also oversee staff to ensure nursing policies and procedures are followed and exemplary patient care is consistently delivered by self and all members of the team
• Will monitor patient for change of condition and respond accordingly up to and including notification of the physician
• RN will follow hospital policy for medication administration
• RN will consistently use empathy, dignity, and respect when interacting with patients
• Delivery of quality nursing care to ensure that goals of the treatment plan are properly executed following hospital policies and procedures and demonstrated nursing competencies
• Assists/performs comprehensive nursing assessments on all patients

• Reports to:
  
  Nurse manager or Chief Nursing Officer
• FLSA: none exempt

• Education:
  
  Associate's Degree in Nursing required.
• License:
  Current RN license as required by state regulations.
• Certifications:
  
  CPR and De-escalation certification required or obtain within 30 days of hire.

• Previous experience in a psychiatric health care facility, with direct experience working with chemical dependency, dual diagnosis, psychiatric and geriatric patients preferred.
• Experience in patient assessments, family motivations, treatment planning and communication with external review organizations or comparable entities.
• Knowledge, Skills & Abilities