Registered Nurse

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 patient s 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.
  
• 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
  

Requirements

Job Requirements:

• Three (3) year s 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.
  

Benefits

Benefits:

• Competitive pay
  
• Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
  
• 401(k) savings plan
  
• PTO
  
• Maternity leave
  
• Awards and recognition programs
  
• Education benefits