Registered Nurse - Inpatient Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse - Inpatient Behavioral Health at Rochester Regional Health summary:

The Registered Nurse in Inpatient Behavioral Health provides patient-centered clinical care at a 20-bed behavioral health facility, focusing on assessment, care planning, and interdisciplinary communication. The role requires a New York State RN license, BLS certification, and involves day/night rotating 12-hour shifts with responsibilities including documentation, safety planning, and compliance with protocols. Preferred qualifications include a Bachelor's degree in Nursing and experience in behavioral health settings.

Job Description

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Department :
St Mary's Behavioral Health

Location :
Unity Hospital

Hours Per Week :
Full Time - 36 hours

Schedule :
Day/Night rotation; 12-hour shifts; every other weekend and holiday.

SUMMARY :

As a Registered Nurse (RN), you’re the engine and the heart of patient care at Rochester Regional Health. You make a positive difference every single day in the lives of our patients, their family members and visitors – going above and beyond to meet their needs with courtesy, kindness, respect and compassion.

St Mary's Campus

St Mary's is a 20-bed, inpatient behavioral health facility located at 65 Genesee Street. Our team assists patients with problem solving and safety planning and connects them to other programs and resources for a variety of ongoing mental health and substance use conditions.

RESPONSIBILITIES :

• Provides high-quality, patient-centered, clinical care.

• Performs initial and ongoing assessment of the patient, utilizing appropriate data (i.e. physical, psychological, educational and risk-screen data appropriate for the chronological / developmental age of the patient).

• Communicates and documents assessment of patient with the interdisciplinary team. Utilizes all available resources in order to meet the needs of the patient and family.

• Develops and documents plan of care, treatment and services which is individualized and appropriate for the patient needs, strengths, limitations and goals.

• Complies with organizational policies, procedures and protocols including policies governing safety, medication administration and documentation.

• Revises plan of care based on ongoing evaluations and updates documentation appropriately.

• Completes at least one clinical research utilization (CRU) form for submission to Nursing Research Department utilizing a research article from the last 5 years from research performed in the United States.

• Completes a minimum of 5 nationally approved contact hours (CNE or CEU) per year.

• Completes mandatory in-services and health screens in timely manner.

• Maintains Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma or Associate’s Degree in Nursing

• Registered Nurse license in New York State.

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing preferred.

• At least 6 months experience preferred.

EDUCATION:

LICENSES /

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PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

For disease specific care programs refer to the program specific requirements of the department for further specifications on experience and educational expectations, including continuing education requirements.

Any physical requirements reported by a prospective employee and/or employee’s physician or delegate will be considered for accommodations.

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The listed base pay range is a good faith representation of current potential base pay for a successful full time applicant. It may be modified in the future and eligible for additional pay components. Pay is determined by factors including experience, relevant qualifications, specialty,…