RN Behavioral Health Unit Registered Nurse
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Job Location:
Mason City - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Full timeShift:
Night ShiftDescription:
Full Time Night Shift
Position Purpose:
The Behavioral Health Nurse provides assessments support and care coordination across the behavioral health care continuum for patients struggling with mental illness as well as individuals and families seeking resources or information about treatment options. The Behavioral Health Nurse is an integral member of Behavioral Health Service Line and works collaboratively with the treatment team members and providers in the various inpatient and outpatient programs offered at Mercy. The Behavioral Health Nurse works closely with community partners to ensure successful transition of care and promotes education to the public on Behavioral Health-related topics through various forums. The Behavioral Health Nurse is responsible for carrying out duties as a health coach as well as utilizing skills as a psychiatric nurse in various care areas when needed including but not limited to the Intensive Outpatient Program and Psych Triage in the Emergency Department.
What you will Do:
Assesses and evaluates individuals physical psychosocial environmental spiritual social and education needs.
Works collaboratively with the Behavioral Health inpatient and outpatient teams to achieve desired patient care outcomes and ensure a smooth transition of care
Provides facilitates and/or implements learning opportunities to meet the educational needs of patients families or members of the community.
When required documents patient information in the electronic/paper medical record in an accurate timely manner
Provides competent patient care to the above indicated patient populations by obtaining and appropriately interpreting data making appropriate decisions based on demonstrated knowledge of age-specific growth and development and appropriately adapting procedures and treatments.
Effectively communicates pertinent patient changes/conditions to colleagues and to multidisciplinary caregivers.
Provides assessments care coordination services and support to various locations within the hospital when questions or concerns arise related to Behavioral Health resources.
Demonstrates flexibility and a willingness to provide coverage to other areas in the Behavioral Health Service Line Including the Intensive Outpatient Program and Psychiatric Triage.
Hours/Schedule:
Full Time 72hrs pay period
7pm - 7:30am every other holiday every third weekend.
Minimum Qualifications:
Current RN Licensure in the state of Iowa or qualified multistate licensure required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred
Experience
Previous clinical experience in a psychiatric treatment setting acute care preferred
Minimum of 5 years clinical experience.
Position Highlights and Benefits:
Education Assistance offered
Effective Day 1 Benefit Package(Medical Dental Vision and more)for positions 16 hours per week or greater
Competitive wages; including weekend and night differentials
Generous paid time off program
Retirement Savings program with employer match starting on Day 1
Ministry/Facility Information:
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center provides expert health care to 15 counties.
MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is a 342 bed regional referral teaching hospital in Mason City Iowa. MercyOne New Hampton Medical Center is an 11 bed rural access hospital in New Hampton Iowa. Our service area spans 15 counties across northern Iowa and southern Minnesota. We serve a population over 260000.
With more than 3000 colleagues and a medical staff of almost 500 physicians and allied health professionals MercyOne North Iowa Medical Center is the largest employer in the region.
MercyOne Medical Group North Iowa is part of Iowas largest multispecialty clinic north Iowa our clinics are made up of more than 25 primary care pediatric internal medicine and specialty clinics.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Key Skills
- EMR Systems
- Hospital Experience
- Acute Care
- ICU Experience
- Hospice Care
- Workers' Compensation Law
- Home Care
- Nursing
- Catheterization
- Critical Care Experience
- Medication Administration
- Tube Feeding
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more
