REGISTERED NURSE | I/P Behavioral Health

JOB SUMMARY

The Registered Nurse (RN) plans and administers professional nursing care to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed patients. Assesses the patient's mental health and collaborates with psychiatrists or other care givers in the development of treatment plans. Organizes and oversees group or individual therapy. May be required to restrain distressed or violent patients. Administers medicines under the direction of a physician, and notes reactions. Experience and Education: Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Performs patient assessment appropriate to licensure and documents in patient record.
• Observes patients and reports unusual conditions and/or reactions to the provider.
• Develops an age-appropriate plan of care, which addresses physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
• Implements and evaluates the plan of care, delegates appropriately and ensures documentation of interventions.
• Evaluates progress towards desired outcomes, revises plan of care and intervenes, as necessary.
• Assists with appointment readiness, follow-up appointments, check-ins, and calls pharmacies to obtain current home medication lists, as needed.
• Educates patients and families regarding current health status, plan of care, and anticipated outcomes.
• Provides service excellence to all customers.
• Demonstrates efficient time management and prioritization skills.
• Maintains professional standards related to clinical practice, staffing and continuing education.
• Practices fiscal responsibility and accountability.
• Actively participates in hospital committees, CQI teams, and Quality Improvement Program.
• Maintains a clean and safe environment.
• May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients.
• Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
• Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
• Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Education
  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licensure
  • Current unrestricted Wyoming Registered Nurse (RN) license
    • Licensed professionals must strictly adhere to the ethical code of their respective discipline.
• Certifications required:
  • See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and Certifications/Education Requirements Policy.
• Experience
  • Experience in psychiatric nursing preferred

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all certifications and licenses as required (e.g., ACLS, PALS, TEAM, CPR)
• Must be able to assess a patient’s condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient response to care/treatment and to explain/ teach patients about their condition/ recovery.
• Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patient families, physicians, and staff to effectively care for them.
• Ability to handle emergency high-stress situations.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions and under stressful conditions.
• Analytical and reasoning skills with a prominent level of mental concentration and memory.
• Ability to speak clearly to communicate and develop positive interaction with patients, patient families, physicians, and staff to effectively care for the patients.
• Computer knowledge including the ability to enter material into electronic records. Ability to operate fax, computer, and copy machine to perform the duties of the position.
• The ability to demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages and apply developmental theories/concepts when planning and implementing care for the appropriate age of the patient. Ability to maintain the appropriate level of knowledge and skills.
• Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in the following age groups:
  • Adolescent (12-18)
  • Adult (19 and older)

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