Clinical Nurse IV Leader (RN) Inpatient Behavioral Health

Duke Careers•Durham, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit at Duke Regional Hospital is a 42-bed unit caring primarily for patients experiencing major depressive and bipolar disorders as well as schizophrenia. As part of the team, you’ll have the opportunity to advance your career through bonuses for psychiatric mental health certifications and annual crisis prevention training. Team members can also be part of the Charge RN Committee or Clinical Practice Counsel, which allow team members to guide policy and improve workflows. The Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit offers four-week-long track scheduling, designed to help all team members find balance with their personal and professional schedules in advance. Apply today to discover where a career with the Behavioral Health Inpatient Unit can take you. Schedule: Fulltime, 40 hours per week

Requirements

Knowledge of scope of the registered nurse, licensed practical nurse and Unlicensed staff.
Knowledge of and appropriate application of the nursing process
Knowledge of professional theory, practice and procedure
Ability to assess nursing needs of acute and chronically ill patients and their families
Ability to independently seek out resources and work collaboratively
Ability to establish and effective working relationships
Ability to communicate clearly with patients, families, visitors, healthcare team, physicians, administrators, leadership and others
Ability to teach patients and families in accordance with the nursing plan of care
Ability to use sensory and cognitive functions to process and prioritize information, treatment, and follow-up
Ability to use fine motor skills
Competent in BLS and/or other specialized life support requirements designated by work area
Ability to record activities, document assessments, plan of care, interventions, evaluation and re-evaluation of patient status
Ability to use computer and learn new software programs
Ability to document and communicate pertinent information using computer and/or paper documentation tools
Ability to navigate the entity to provide clinical care for patients
Ability to withstand prolonged standing and walking
Ability to remain focused and organized
Working knowledge of procedures and techniques involved in administering routine and special treatments to patients
Working knowledge of infection control procedures and safety precautions
Working knowledge and completion of appropriate The Joint Commission (TJC) and other regulatory requirements
Current or compact RN licensure in the state of North Carolina.
BLS required.
BSN degree.

Nice To Haves

Bonuses for psychiatric mental health certifications
Annual crisis prevention training
Charge RN Committee
Clinical Practice Counsel

Responsibilities

Identify care needs for patient populations across the continuum of care.
Collaborate and provide leadership in the development of standards of care, patient/family education and staff education to address the needs of specific populations.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and provide leadership within the delivery of patient care.
Provide leadership in educational activities, departmental committees, research projects and other health-related projects.
Provide evaluation, direction and guidance in the proper selection, use, care and control of material resources.
Appraise quality and effectiveness of material and equipment and collaborate with appropriate departments to assist with vendor selection and feedback on performance.
Guide the professional growth of others across the continuum of care through role modeling, coaching and/or mentoring.
This may include designing orientation modules, primary precepting of senior nursing students.
Provide leadership at a departmental, entity, community or regional/national level for initiatives focused on improving the quality of care for populations of patients and growth of others.
Conduct performance reviews.
Effectively recommend personnel actions including, but not limited to, hiring, performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, terminations and other related activities.
Perform other related duties incidental to the work described herein.
Monitor clinical practice and ensure compliance to practice standards and regulatory standards.
Collaborate with unit/clinic leadership to coach and mentor nursing colleagues.
Influence recruitment and development of staff.
Plan and deliver in house education sessions or collaborate with subject matter experts.
Keep up to date with evidence-based nursing practices and adult education.
Assess educational needs of staff.
Partners with clinical nurse educator and clinical nurse specialist to address unit educational needs.
Serve as a superuser for clinical information systems.
Disseminate and communicate information to staff regarding adoption of or changes to technology.
Facilitate service tickets and troubleshoot efficiency concerns with staff.
Provide training and technology education support on the unit.
Serve as a change agent and facilitate adoption of new technology on the unit.
Collaborate with subject matter experts to analyze patient care data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
Participate in multidisciplinary committees focused on quality and patient safety.
Provide guidance and support to nursing staff in quality assurance and best practices.
Engage in research and innovation initiatives to develop new methodologies and technologies for enhancing patient care.
Provide leadership at a CSU, departmental, institutional, community or regional/national level.
Lead change by constantly seeking creative solutions to improve quality and efficiency in the delivery of patient care.