BHI Charge Nurse

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Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) functions as a care provider of a multidisciplinary care team responsible for the delivery of comprehensive patient care utilizing the nursing process of assessment planning intervention implementation and evaluation through evidence-based practices policies procedures guidelines of the organization and within the States Nurse Practice Act. The RN provides a safe and therapeutic environment for patients by managing the milieu and ensures patient care is delivered in an individualized manner expressing dignity and respect for each patient. The RN collaborates with providers and treatment team members to ensure the achievement of desired patient outcomes.

Essential Job Functions

• In collaboration with members of interdisciplinary teams establishes goals and strategies for meeting the discharge or continuing care needs with the patient.

• Collects and records nursing assessment of the physical and behavioral health status of the patient.

• Effectively communicates assessment information the nursing component and all modifications of the plan of care to appropriate members of the treatment team and interdisciplinary team.

• Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and/or family/significant other that is necessary to plan and implement the treatment plan.

• Develops maintains or modifies the individualized treatment plan of care.

• Executes the treatment plan as developed by the provider and interdisciplinary team members.

• Continuously evaluates the patients response to the nursing interventions quality of patient care and care environment to ensure optimal patient outcomes are met.

• Participates in the safe management of the milieu intervening effectively with patients who are having coping difficulty utilizing therapeutic prevention/intervention techniques.

• Acts as the patient advocate.

• BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing Professional Practice Model.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensing/Certification
Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)

Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Work Experience
1 year of RN experience (required)
Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred)

Training
De-Escalation Training (preferred)
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) Training (preferred)

Skills

• Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill knowledge and scope of practice of staff.

• Orients facilitates learning experience and provides education (based upon quality improvement indicators outcomes and implementation) to nursing staff and others.

• Possesses clinical knowledge skills and competency to provide evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current standards of practice policy and procedure and BSMH mission.

• Performs comprehensive assessment of patients clinical condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their supportive resources.

• Safely and efficiently develops implements and prioritizes plan of care.

• Application of the nursing process in patient care delivery.

• Assesses patients physical and emotional responses to treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly.

• Assists patient and family in coping with patients illness.

• Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient care.

• Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication skills.

• Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring for patients and their support resources.

• Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires information to perform safely.

• Advances personal and professional growth through participation in educational programs current literature in-services and workshops.

• Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and delegated actions.

• Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models effective stewardship of available resources.

• Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and difficult circumstances.

• Protects the safety and privacy of all persons.

• Understanding and utilization of office and clinical technologies.

• Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can understand considering their personal preferences.

• Compassionate relationship-based approach to help find meaning in illness suffering pain and existence.

• Remains calm adaptive and collective during an emergency.

• De-escalation

• Empathy

• Knowledge of Psychology Mental Health and Behavioral Health

• Ability to set clear boundaries

Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials*
May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
*Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%
Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
Crawling 1-33%
Climbing 1-33%
Balance 1-33%
Bending 34-66%
Sitting 34-66%
Walking 34-66%
Standing 34-66%

Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Use of Latex Gloves
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure

Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)

MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.

Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:

• Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.

Department:

It is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .