RN; CCCA Part Time

Title: RN (CCCA) Part Time

State Role

Title:

RN II/Nurse Prct I/Phy Asst

Hiring Range: Pay is $45.32 per hour (Flat Rate)

Pay Band: 4

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Comm Ctr for Child & Adoles

Agency Website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

The Part Time RN works under supervision of the RN Manager I, upholding the professional image of the Nursing Department as a role model & mentor for other disciplines. Utilizing knowledge base and experience, the RN provides age‑specific nursing care to children and adolescents psychiatric patients through the nursing process in accordance with hospital policy & procedures & standards of nursing practice.

The nurse maintains a safe, therapeutic environment, using the least restrictive measures necessary & upholds the rights and dignity of the children & their families at all times.

• Effective communication both verbal & written.
• Ability to participate in an interdisciplinary team.
• Ability to lead educational groups.
• Ability to assess, plan, implement, & evaluate patient care utilizing knowledge of pharmacology, psychiatric disorders, AND physical, psychological, & social needs of the psychiatric adolescent or child.
• Competent with TOVA, CPR and knowledge of lab values for children & adolescents.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to apply knowledge to meet child & adolescent needs in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Act as a resource person to communicate knowledge of the nursing process to other disciplines, community groups, & schools of nursing.
• Walking and/or standing for up to eight (8) hours or more. Bending & lifting.
• Ability to use TOVA techniques. May be exposed to aggressive patients.
• Ability to work scheduled shifts and overtime hours or shifts as required.

• Veteran or Veteran Spouse
• Bilingual Skills Considered

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY.