Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

ScionHealth•Dayton, OH

8d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse provides direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation. The nurse develops and coordinates care plans with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff; communicates changes in patients’ clinical conditions to physicians, nursing leadership, and coworkers; and participates in discharge planning. The role is based in the 46-bed Behavioral Health Unit at Kindred Hospital Dayton, which serves adults age 18 and older, including geriatric patients. The unit provides 24-hour supervised psychiatric treatment and crisis support, with 24-hour clinical care seven days a week.

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.
Minimum one year of experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Knowledge of medications and 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.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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