Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

ScionHealth•Dayton, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Dayton is a 97-bed hospital with a 46-bed behavioral health unit providing supervised psychiatric treatment and crisis support for adults ages 18 and older, including dedicated services for geriatric patients. The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse plans and delivers direct and indirect patient care through assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The nurse develops and coordinates care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates changes in clinical condition; and participates in discharge planning. The position provides and supervises nursing care in accordance with hospital and nursing department standards, policies, and the nurse’s scope of practice. The nurse completes assessments and documentation, administers medications, manages pain, delivers treatments and patient education, supports physicians with examinations and procedures, responds to emergencies, and coordinates with other healthcare providers. The nurse also contributes to patient safety, shift handoffs, staff orientation, and communication with patients, families, coworkers, and management.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, or Nursing Diploma program.
Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse.
BCLS certification.
At least one year of experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of medications and their correct administration based on patient age and clinical condition.
Basic computer knowledge.
Ability to organize tasks, develop action plans, set priorities, and function under stressful situations.
Ability to maintain good working relationships within the department and with other departments.
Fluent English reading, writing, and speaking skills.
Good and regular attendance.

Nice To Haves

ACLS preferred.
Crisis prevention training and certification strongly preferred; completion is mandatory within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Maintain nursing care standards and implement hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate nursing care; delegate and assign tasks according to patient needs and staff qualifications, capabilities, and scope of practice.
Complete admission assessments and reassessments, document care plans and other pertinent information, and make referrals to other disciplines based on assessment.
Develop and update care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary team members.
Administer medications using the five rights of medication administration.
Assess and reassess pain, use appropriate pain management techniques, and educate patients and families about pain management.
Evaluate patient responses and revise care plans as needed.
Provide age-specific care and interpret patient status to identify individual needs.
Receive physician orders, verify accurate transcription, and document completion.
Develop and evaluate patient and family teaching plans based on identified learning needs.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures, and perform services within scope of practice and licensure.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Serve as a liaison among administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers; communicate clearly and professionally.
Promote patient safety and reduce the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Initiate or assist with emergency measures when a patient’s condition suddenly worsens.
Answer telephones, paging systems, and patient call lights; anticipate patient needs and make rounds.
Consult other departments to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient care.
Provide end-of-shift reports, count narcotics, complete documentation, and sign off physician orders.
Coordinate with Social Service or the Discharge Planner about patients’ and families’ in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
Participate in orientation and training of new personnel.
Operate equipment safely and correctly.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.