We are seeking a Registered Nurse in our inpatient Behavioral Health Unit. In this role you will provide care to psychiatric patients (adults and pediatric) in a manner that prioritizes dignity and compassion as they learn to cope with lifes challenges. We are looking for nurses who are collaborative confident take initiative and are passionate about this field!
GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:
Provides professional nursing care in collaboration with members of the health care team in the ongoing assessment planning and treatment of patients and families. Utilizes resources wisely while promoting physical spiritual and emotional well-being. Maintains accurate and complete documentation of nursing services. Serves as a patient advocate.
In addition to providing hands-on nursing care works and serves in a broad range of capacities including but not limited to delegation assessment planning of care and treatment teaching of the patient and the patients family.
Expected to exercise competency in judgment decision-making implementation of nursing intervention delegation of function or responsibility and administration of medications and treatments prescribed by legally authorized persons.
SKILLS KNOWLEDGE EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
A current RN license is required.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Knows understands incorporates and demonstrates the Organizations Mission Vision and Values in behaviors practices and decisions. Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate Child Adolescent Adult and Geriatric as applicable). Revenue Management: ensures the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients. Demonstrates compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures. Performs and documents comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments. Educates patient based on assessment of needs. Develops implements and evaluates a plan of care based on patients needs. Communicates patients current status and plan of care to other caregivers (verbally and in writing). Prepares gives and evaluates the effectiveness of medications. Demonstrates safe operation of patient care equipment. Advocates for the rights of patients. Provides nursing measures to alleviate or reduce pain. Demonstrates therapeutic communication. Establishes therapeutic and professional boundaries. Integrates knowledge experience professional standards and hospital policies into nursing practice. Meets unit specific technical skills. Practices with the rules and regulations defined by the Idaho State Board of Nursing.To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform the competencies / essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodation.
Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being assigned to this job. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities duties and skills required of individuals in the job.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION: This section describes the anticipated typical means of accomplishing the essential functions of the job.
Colleagues of Saint Alphonsus Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout SAHS and Trinity Health.
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