Registered Nurse

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:

• Three (3) years experience in developmental disability geriatric or psychiatric nursing or accredited college training in Nursing.
• Possession of a valid Registered Nurse License issued by the Indiana Health Professions Bureau required. (Proof of valid license must accompany application.)
• 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.