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Job Summary
SummaryProvides direct patient care through use of the nursing process. Working with the Nurse Director, facilitates the daily operations of the unit.
Does this position require Patient Care?Yes
Essential Functions
Accurately assesses patients’ needs
• Utilizes multiple data sources to determine actual/potential health problems and functional status
• Provides verbal communication to other health care providers
• Documentation reflects on-going assessment of patients’ biopsychosocial status on Assessment Flowsheet
-Accurately plans nursing interventions for assigned patients.
• Modifies and individualizes Standard of Care and protocols
• Participates in the development of the multidisciplinary treatment plan
• Initiates discharge plans at time of admission
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient care needs
-Provides and implements nursing care interventions.
• Establishes a therapeutic alliance with assigned patients
• Demonstrates accurate and timely medication administration
• Demonstrates accurate and timely transcription of physician orders
• Promotes interventions that provide the least-restrictive alternatives
• Participates in leading patient groups
- Accurately evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care interventions.
• Documentation on the Standard of Care, protocols, and Assessment Flowsheet reflects response to intervention, demonstrates an understanding of patients’ response to treatment interventions
• Accurately communicates patients’ clinical status at patient rounds and change of shift reports
• Participates in unit/program Quality Improvement activities
-Assumes a leadership role in managing the daily operations of the unit.
• Provides direction and supervision of RNs and MHSs
• Assumes a leadership role in medical and psychiatric emergencies
• Anticipates acute milieu problems and delegates staff appropriately
• Participates in the training and education of RNs, MHSs, and other healthcare providers
• Problem-solves with the Nurse Director around staffing issues
-Provides for teaching needs of patient and significant others
• Documents teaching in the patient’s record
• Informs treatment team of patient and significant others’ learning needs
-Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.
• Utilizes the best available evidence to guide practice decisions
• Completes mandatory in service requirements
• Participates in ongoing educational activities
• Seeks constructive feedback regarding work performance from peers and professional colleagues
• Identifies strengths and areas for professional/practice development with supervisor
• Supports, participates (as applicable) in research projects
-Participates in the education and professional development of staff.
• Collaborates with the Nursing Director in identifying and providing teaching for staff members
• Participates in the development of clinical policies, nursing department procedures, and standards of care
-Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication.
• Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality
• Communicates positively, supportively, and with courtesy to the patients and staff
• Presents self in a positive and professional manner
-Contributes to the productivity and cost-effectiveness of the hospital, department, and unit.
• Demonstrates effective time management
• Demonstrates economical management of services and supplies
Qualifications
Education Bachelor's Degree required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials Registered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only required Experience Five years experience working in the mental health field preferred Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Skilled clinician, demonstrated problem-solving skills, leadership ability.
Additional Job Details (if applicable)
Physical RequirementsStanding Frequently (34-66%) Walking Frequently (34-66%) Sitting Occasionally (3-33%) Lifting Frequently (34-66%) 35lbs+ (w/assisted device) Carrying Frequently (34-66%) 20lbs - 35lbs Pushing Occasionally (3-33%) Pulling Occasionally (3-33%) Climbing Rarely (Less than 2%) Balancing Frequently (34-66%) Stooping Occasionally (3-33%) Kneeling Occasionally (3-33%) Crouching Occasionally (3-33%) Crawling Rarely (Less than 2%) Reaching Frequently (34-66%) Gross Manipulation (Handling) Frequently (34-66%) Fine Manipulation (Fingering) Frequently (34-66%) Feeling Constantly (67-100%) Foot Use Rarely (Less than 2%) Vision - Far Constantly (67-100%) Vision - Near Constantly (67-100%) Talking Constantly (67-100%) Hearing Constantly (67-100%)
Remote Type
Onsite
Work Location
115 Mill Street
Scheduled Weekly Hours
40
Employee Type
Regular
Work Shift
Day (United States of America)
Pay Range
$34.59 - $72.09/Hourly
Grade
MCL902
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