Psychiatric Registered Nurse- FT & PT Night Shift

Bluestone Child & Adolescent Psychiatric Hospital

Job Location:

University Heights, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 30 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Seeking Full Time & Part Time Night Shift
Shift Differential & OT available

Bluestone: Bluestone Child & Adolescent Hospital is seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new 12 bed state-of-the-art facility Bluestone staff will have a unique ability to direct patient care employ best practices and goin a care network that promotes the best long-term outcomes for patients.

Position Summary:Bluestone Child & Adolescent Hospital is looking to hire Psychiatric Registered Nurses who will providenursing care through physical and mental assessments laboratory testing plans of care and therapeutic treatments. Psychiatric Registered Nurses must be knowledgeable about a wide range of disorders; cognitive emotional developmental social and addition Psychiatric Registered Nurses will performcrisis intervention and participatein the departments performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. The PsychiatricRegistered Nurse position is a FLSA non-exempt role.

Responsibilities Include:

Utilizethe nursing process to assess plan implement and evaluate patient care considering patient age diagnosis and developmental level.
Perform nursing assessments on all patients and reassessments as per policy.
Adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizeappropriate pain management techniques. Educatethe patient and family regarding pain management.
Formulateand implementpatient plans of care; family is included when appropriate.
Revise plans of care as indicated by the patients response to treatment and evaluateoverall plan daily for effectiveness.
Providecare appropriate to condition for pediatric or adolescent population.
Observe and communicatepertinent information regarding patient mental status and behavior occurrences abnormal lab/diagnostic results and/or negative response to treatment or intervention to physician and/or appropriate health care team members.
Perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure.
Possess knowledgeable of medications including psychotropic drugs and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition.
Followthe seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Performpatient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age and developmental level.
Engagein therapeutic relationships that focus on patient needs and provides a structured process for patients to reach objectives outlined in the plan of care.
Demonstratethe ability to perform crisis intervention and triage.
Ensure documentation meets current standards and policies.
Coordinateand supervisepatient care as necessary.
Utilize verbal and physical de-escalation as warranted in order to keep patients safe and remain current in warranted certification and training.
Demonstrateall applicable competencies for the position and participatein periodic re-evaluation of such competencies.
Communicateappropriately and clearly to the Nurse Executive co-workers and physicians.
Conferwith members of the treatment team for the benefit of the patient.
Consultother departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patients needs.
Treatpatients and families with respect and dignity; provides emotional support.
Performall aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supportand maintaina culture of safety and quality.
Provideeducation to the patient and family concerning plans of care compliance with the plan of care medications and their side effects.
Functionas a patient and family advocate at all times.
Orientnew staff members and volunteers.
Demonstratethe ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations.
Maintaina good working relationship within the department and with other departments.

Qualifications:

Current OH Registered Nurse Licensure; BSN preferred.
Current BCLS certification.
A minimum of one (1) year experience with at-risk youth developmental disabilities autism or psychiatric/behavioral health nursing highly desirable.
Additional languages in addition to English preferred.

Why Work for Us: We value our employees and their commitment to our mission and offer competitive total rewards (benefits and compensation) options to our valued employees and their families including domestic partners. Our rich options include:

Dental vision and medical insurance
403 (b) plan & employer match
Life Insurance
Paid long-term disability
Generous paid time off and holidays

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Required Experience:

Senior IC

Seeking Full Time & Part Time Night ShiftShift Differential & OT availableBluestone: Bluestone Child & Adolescent Hospital is seeking dynamic healthcare professionals interested in bringing psychiatric care to a new level for children ages 6-17. Working in a brand new 12 bed state-of-the-art facilit...

Seeking Full Time & Part Time Night Shift
Shift Differential & OT available

Responsibilities Include:

Utilizethe nursing process to assess plan implement and evaluate patient care considering patient age diagnosis and developmental level.
Perform nursing assessments on all patients and reassessments as per policy.
Adequately assess and reassess pain. Utilizeappropriate pain management techniques. Educatethe patient and family regarding pain management.
Formulateand implementpatient plans of care; family is included when appropriate.
Revise plans of care as indicated by the patients response to treatment and evaluateoverall plan daily for effectiveness.
Providecare appropriate to condition for pediatric or adolescent population.
Observe and communicatepertinent information regarding patient mental status and behavior occurrences abnormal lab/diagnostic results and/or negative response to treatment or intervention to physician and/or appropriate health care team members.
Perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure.
Possess knowledgeable of medications including psychotropic drugs and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition.
Followthe seven (7) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
Performpatient care responsibilities considering needs specific to the standard of care for patients age and developmental level.
Engagein therapeutic relationships that focus on patient needs and provides a structured process for patients to reach objectives outlined in the plan of care.
Demonstratethe ability to perform crisis intervention and triage.
Ensure documentation meets current standards and policies.
Coordinateand supervisepatient care as necessary.
Utilize verbal and physical de-escalation as warranted in order to keep patients safe and remain current in warranted certification and training.
Demonstrateall applicable competencies for the position and participatein periodic re-evaluation of such competencies.
Communicateappropriately and clearly to the Nurse Executive co-workers and physicians.
Conferwith members of the treatment team for the benefit of the patient.
Consultother departments as appropriate to provide for an interdisciplinary approach to the patients needs.
Treatpatients and families with respect and dignity; provides emotional support.
Performall aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
Supportand maintaina culture of safety and quality.
Provideeducation to the patient and family concerning plans of care compliance with the plan of care medications and their side effects.
Functionas a patient and family advocate at all times.
Orientnew staff members and volunteers.
Demonstratethe ability to be flexible organized and function under stressful situations.
Maintaina good working relationship within the department and with other departments.

Qualifications:

Current OH Registered Nurse Licensure; BSN preferred.
Current BCLS certification.
A minimum of one (1) year experience with at-risk youth developmental disabilities autism or psychiatric/behavioral health nursing highly desirable.
Additional languages in addition to English preferred.