Behavior Health Registered Nurse - Full Time
About The Position
Jennie Stuart Health is seeking a dedicated and skilled BHU Registered Nurse to join our team at the JSH Medical Center. This full-time, regular/at-will position is integral to providing high-quality nursing care in accordance with our hospital's policies and procedures. As a BHU Registered Nurse, you will be responsible for a wide range of duties that ensure the well-being and safety of our patients. Your role will include administering and recording medication, maintaining IV access, assessing and documenting IV sites, and responding promptly to changes in patient status. You will also be tasked with reporting and implementing changes in the patient's care plan, ensuring that each identified problem is addressed, and maintaining accurate records of medication administration and narcotic use. Your role extends to patient education, where you will report on the progress of the patient's response to the teaching plan and make necessary adjustments. It is crucial that you attend continuing education programs, maintain CPR certifications, and adhere to all required safety education programs. You will operate equipment safely, maintain a clean and organized work area, and demonstrate proper body mechanics in all functions. Professionalism is key, and you will be expected to interact courteously with peers, maintain composure in stressful situations, and communicate effectively using the appropriate chain of command. Confidentiality, a neat appearance, a positive attitude, and support for the hospital's mission and policies are essential. You will be expected to complete work assignments on time, accept additional assignments readily, and maintain punctuality and regular attendance. This role requires a compassionate individual who can foster professional relationships and contribute positively to the hospital's customer service program.
Responsibilities
- Administering and recording medication
- Maintaining IV access
- Assessing and documenting IV sites
- Responding promptly to changes in patient status
- Reporting and implementing changes in the patient's care plan
- Ensuring that each identified problem is addressed
- Maintaining accurate records of medication administration and narcotic use
- Reporting on the progress of the patient's response to the teaching plan and make necessary adjustments
- Attending continuing education programs
- Maintaining CPR certifications
- Adhering to all required safety education programs
- Operating equipment safely
- Maintaining a clean and organized work area
- Demonstrating proper body mechanics in all functions
- Interacting courteously with peers
- Maintaining composure in stressful situations
- Communicating effectively using the appropriate chain of command
- Maintaining confidentiality
- Maintaining a neat appearance
- Maintaining a positive attitude
- Supporting the hospital's mission and policies
- Completing work assignments on time
- Accepting additional assignments readily
- Maintaining punctuality and regular attendance
- Fostering professional relationships
- Contributing positively to the hospital's customer service program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
