Registered Nurse (RN)

Company: Confidential Client
Location: Saint Johns
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Night Shift - 7p-7aPosition Summary The Registered Nurse provides nursing care to patients on each clinical unit as assigned, utilizing the nursing process. - Patient population serviced includes both adolescents and adults. One year of behavioral health experience preferred not required.Core Competencies

• Actively supports, promotes and works to fulfill the Mission, Vision and Values of the Hospital.
• Demonstrates commitment to the Service Excellence program.
• Meets all competency and education requirements annually per department standards, which will include age specific-growth and development competencies.Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities
• Utilizing the nursing process, the RN develops an initial nursing treatment plan for each admitted patient.
• Competent in assessing, planning, and delivering care for patients with co-occurring disorders.
• The nurse continually assesses and reassesses the patient's medical and psychiatric status and changing needs.
• Participates with other team members in planning and implementing the patient's treatment plan.
• Directs and participates with other personnel in maintaining a safe and therapeutic milieu.
• Assists with discharge planning and works with patient's discharge.
• Provides leadership to other personnel in crisis behavioral management. Determines the need for the use of seclusion and/or restraint with patients, assesses the patient's physical and emotional status and determines the cessation of their use, when appropriate,
• Provides medication administration, medication teaching activities, assessment of medication side effects and medication efficacy, and assists physicians in obtaining informed consent.
• Maintains own professionalism and adheres to the determined standards of care and performance.
• Accurately transcribes physician orders according to nursing policy and procedure.
• Adheres to the Infection Control policies and procedures of the hospital and follows - - - - - standard precautions at all times.
• Assesses and reassesses patient's pain and provides nursing care as needed.
• Attend Monthly Nursing Staff meetings or read minutes and sign form of acknowledgement.
• Maintains and stays current with nursing standards of care and nursing practices.
• 15. Demonstrates the ability to handle incoming crisis calls, make referrals and complete assessments as - - - - - - necessary.
• Demonstrates ability to maintain therapeutic relationships, which do not allow self-disclosure of - - - - - personal/social information to patients and adheres to the Professional Boundary Policy.
• Performs other duties as assigned.Professional Responsibilities

• TB Skin Test must be current in order to be scheduled for work.
• CPR renewals must be renewed prior to expiration in order to be scheduled for work.
• Delinquent medical records must be taken care of in a timely manner.Charge Nurse Functions and Responsibilities (Assigned on an as needed basis each shift)1. - - - - Provides overall leadership for all unit nursing staff, for the shift.
• Triages admissions and coordinates discharges and admissions with Intake Department.
• Is a resource to all departments of the hospital during the shift.
• Provides leadership in emergencies and leads all codes for the hospital.
• Oversees staffing for current shift and next shift.Safety Responsibilities
  • Report any/all safety concerns to Supervisor, Director of Risk Management, Maintenance
  • If injured, will complete with supervisor, an Employee Accident Report and submit it to Human Resources Director.
  • Will report accidents to the Human Resources Director by the end of the shift or within 24 hours outlining the nature of the injury.
  • If injured, will abide by the Return to Work/Light Duty Program guidelines.
  • Will abide by the Hospital's Safety Policies.Minimum Skills, Experience, Licensure, & Educational Requirements
  • Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
  • Basic understanding of psychiatric nursing theory and practice with previous psychiatric clinical experience desired.
  • Demonstrates clinical competency in providing general nursing care.
  • Current RN licensure in the state of Michigan.
  • CPR/Handle with Care certification.Physical Demands of the Job1. - - - - Physically and mentally demanding with prolonged extensive or considerable sitting, standing, and walking. - May include turning and lifting patients.Working Conditions
  • Assisting in physical management/crisis control.
  • Subject to varying and unpredictable situations.
  • Must handle emergencies or crisis situations.
  • Occasional pressure due to multiple call and inquiries.The above is intended to describe the general content of the requirements of the performance in this position. - It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements.

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