Behavioral Health Registered Nurse - FT Nights

ScionHealth•Dayton, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Kindred Hospital Dayton’s 46-bed behavioral health unit provides 24-hour supervised psychiatric treatment and crisis support for adults ages 18 and older, including dedicated services for geriatric patients. The hospital is a 97-bed facility, also including 51 long-term acute care hospital beds. 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 patients’ clinical conditions; and participates in discharge planning. The role maintains nursing standards and hospital policies while providing safe, respectful, age-appropriate care.

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.
Must read, write, and speak fluent English.
Must have good and regular attendance.
Complete crisis prevention training and certification within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

ACLS certification.
Crisis prevention training and certification.

Responsibilities

Maintain nursing standards and implement hospital and nursing department policies and procedures.
Direct, supervise, and evaluate nursing care provided to patients.
Assign and delegate tasks according to patient needs, potential risks, task complexity, and staff members’ qualifications and scope of practice.
Document admission assessments, reassessments, care plans, and other pertinent information in patients’ medical records.
Assess patients on admission and reassess them according to policy; refer patients to other disciplines based on assessment findings.
Develop and update nursing care plans and coordinate them with patients, families, and the care team.
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.
Revise and evaluate care plans based on patients’ responses to treatment.
Provide care appropriate to patients’ ages and needs.
Receive physician orders, ensure accurate transcription, and document completion.
Develop and evaluate teaching plans based on identified learning needs, including family as appropriate.
Assist physicians with examinations, treatments, and special procedures, and perform services within the nurse’s scope of practice and licensure.
Treat patients and families with respect and dignity and address psychosocial, cultural, ethnic, and religious or spiritual needs.
Coordinate communication among administration, patients, physicians, and other healthcare providers; involve patients and families in care planning.
Provide care that promotes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical or healthcare errors.
Initiate or assist with emergency measures when patients experience sudden adverse developments.
Answer calls and pages, respond to call lights, anticipate patient needs, and make rounds.
Consult other departments to support an interdisciplinary approach to patient needs.
Provide end-of-shift reports, count narcotics, complete documentation, and ensure physician orders are signed off.
Communicate clearly and appropriately with management, coworkers, and physicians.
Communicate with Social Service or the Discharge Planner about patients’ in-hospital and post-discharge needs.
Participate in the orientation and training of new personnel.
Manage and operate equipment safely and correctly.
Perform other duties as requested or assigned.