SH-807 Registered Nurse Indianapolis IN
Job Requirements/Competencies
Purpose of Position/Summary:
Directs and coordinates patient care and clinical supervision of Behavioral Health Recovery Attendants primarily on evening/night shift. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing assessment of each patients physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge. This position requires the performance of a full range of nursing care for patients with a wide range of medical diagnosis and varying degrees of illness. Promotes the institution mission of Hope and Recovery.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
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Prioritizes and organizes the daily care of patients.
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Makes patient care assignments based upon specific patient needs.
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Provides ongoing assessment of the patients physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge.
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Directs BHRAs to coordinate the workflow on the unit. Recognizes and defines problems and takes corrective actions.
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Conducts nursing programs.
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Serves as a Treatment Plan Coordinator and develops treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff (evening shift).
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Administers medications and treatments according to institution policies and procedures.
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Develops and implements nursing care plans for acute medical problems.
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Works in collaboration with the unit ADON/Nurse 6/Nursing Supervisor to plan treatment and programs for the unit.
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Completes medication administration per policy.
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Completes monthly Nursing progress notes on assigned patients.
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Provides immediate and effective feedback to employees concerning behavior and performance.
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Works closely with the ADON Nurse 6 and unit physician to provide quality care.
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Communicates with the ADON Nurse 6 and physician on an ongoing basis to notify them of patient status.
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Educates patients and family members regarding medication procedures and treatment goals and objectives.
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Serves as a patient advocate.
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Assures that staff follow institution and nursing policies and procedures correctly. Interprets policies and procedures to staff as needed.
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Carries out nursing care following Client policies and procedures.
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Responds to emergency situations.
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Directs care/intervenes with agitated patients.
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Serves on Nursing and Hospital Committees as assigned.
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Provides orientation to unit staff as needed.
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Attends training as assigned and maintains certification in Bridge Building CPR/AED professional rescuer and TB.
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Floating to other units is required.
Job Requirements:
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Three (3) years experience in developmental disability geriatric or psychiatric nursing or accredited college training in Nursing.
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Possession of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the Indiana Health Professions Bureau required. (Proof of valid license must accompany application.)
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Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn other programs used in maintaining the electronic medical records.
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Good interpersonal skills good verbal and written communication skills.
SH-807 Registered Nurse Indianapolis IN Job Requirements/Competencies Purpose of Position/Summary: Directs and coordinates patient care and clinical supervision of Behavioral Health Recovery Attendants primarily on evening/night shift. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing assessment of...
SH-807 Registered Nurse Indianapolis IN
Job Requirements/Competencies
Purpose of Position/Summary:
Directs and coordinates patient care and clinical supervision of Behavioral Health Recovery Attendants primarily on evening/night shift. Assumes responsibility for the ongoing assessment of each patients physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge. This position requires the performance of a full range of nursing care for patients with a wide range of medical diagnosis and varying degrees of illness. Promotes the institution mission of Hope and Recovery.
Essential Duties/Responsibilities:
-
Prioritizes and organizes the daily care of patients.
-
Makes patient care assignments based upon specific patient needs.
-
Provides ongoing assessment of the patients physical and psychosocial status from admission to discharge.
-
Directs BHRAs to coordinate the workflow on the unit. Recognizes and defines problems and takes corrective actions.
-
Conducts nursing programs.
-
Serves as a Treatment Plan Coordinator and develops treatment plans in collaboration with other clinical staff (evening shift).
-
Administers medications and treatments according to institution policies and procedures.
-
Develops and implements nursing care plans for acute medical problems.
-
Works in collaboration with the unit ADON/Nurse 6/Nursing Supervisor to plan treatment and programs for the unit.
-
Completes medication administration per policy.
-
Completes monthly Nursing progress notes on assigned patients.
-
Provides immediate and effective feedback to employees concerning behavior and performance.
-
Works closely with the ADON Nurse 6 and unit physician to provide quality care.
-
Communicates with the ADON Nurse 6 and physician on an ongoing basis to notify them of patient status.
-
Educates patients and family members regarding medication procedures and treatment goals and objectives.
-
Serves as a patient advocate.
-
Assures that staff follow institution and nursing policies and procedures correctly. Interprets policies and procedures to staff as needed.
-
Carries out nursing care following Client policies and procedures.
-
Responds to emergency situations.
-
Directs care/intervenes with agitated patients.
-
Serves on Nursing and Hospital Committees as assigned.
-
Provides orientation to unit staff as needed.
-
Attends training as assigned and maintains certification in Bridge Building CPR/AED professional rescuer and TB.
-
Floating to other units is required.
Job Requirements:
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Three (3) years experience in developmental disability geriatric or psychiatric nursing or accredited college training in Nursing.
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Possession of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the Indiana Health Professions Bureau required. (Proof of valid license must accompany application.)
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Proficiency in computer skills and ability to learn other programs used in maintaining the electronic medical records.
-
Good interpersonal skills good verbal and written communication skills.
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