Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Child Adolescent Inpatient - Evenings

General Summary

Provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level in accordance with the principles of patient and family‑centered care based on the nursing process and the clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit and coordinates care planning with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.

• Full‑time (72 hours biweekly)
• 12‑hour evening shifts per week
• Rotating weekends and holidays

Sign On Bonus Eligible.

• Provides and coordinates direct care in accordance with the principles of patient and family‑centered care, using the nursing process and clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit and synthesizes patient data to develop outcome‑driven plans.
• Safely and independently administers prescribed treatments, medications, and nursing interventions based on assessment and plan of care.
• Appropriately organizes and prioritizes time based on patient condition and expected workload. Identifies changes in patients’ status and acts accordingly. Knows and can activate resources to achieve outcomes for patients.
• Identifies and communicates individualized patient needs for safe handoffs during transitions of care. Collaborates with patient/family in care planning with all disciplines.
• Appropriately and correctly documents the patient response to interventions and progress toward outcomes. Identifies and documents variances. Utilizes flow sheets, progress notes, and electronic medical record for documentation. Identifies system and unit‑based nursing sensitive indicators such as falls and pressure ulcers.
• Identifies own areas of professional growth and development in performance improvement efforts. Recognizes the value of evidence‑based research as it applies to best practice.
• Promotes a professional practice environment that supports patient safety and quality through interdisciplinary collaboration, shared decision‑making activities, and participation in committee meetings or SDM projects. Serves as a positive role model.
• Begins to provide leadership for problem solving, goal formation, and negotiation for win‑win solutions.
• Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel to meet patient needs. Helps assistive personnel organize and prioritize work. Monitors completion of assigned or delegated tasks.
• Promotes collaboration and cooperation among physicians, nursing staff, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. Contributes to effective communication among all team members and displays conflict resolution skills to maximize team performance.
• Participates in virtual nursing practices as required.
• Variation of duties may occur based on the assigned unit. Unit‑based skill lists outline expectations beyond the house‑wide RN requirements.

• Demonstrates knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan of the assigned patient population and provides age‑specific care.
• Maintains commitment to patient, visitor, and staff safety, reports errors and hazardous conditions, and participates in safety education and root cause analyses.
• Adheres to established policies and procedures, quality assessment, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Engages in advanced or continuing education to maintain up‑to‑date knowledge, skills, and competencies.
• Provides outstanding service, fosters teamwork, and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

• Minimum Education:
  • Diploma Program or Associate’s Degree required
  • Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
• Work Experience:
  
  None required
• Licenses:
  • Licensed Registered Nurse upon hire required
  • Registered Nurse Multi‑State License upon hire required
  • Basic Life Support upon hire required

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including Daily Pay
• Expanded paid parental leave