Clinical RN II - Behavioral Health

Spartanburg Regional Medical Center•Spartanburg, SC

59d

About The Position

Our Behavioral Health area encompasses Geri Psych, Crisis Adult and Adult units, all newly remodeled. Our patients are 18+ and we work with multiple psych case types utilizing a multi-disciplinary team approach including psychiatrists, registered nurses, case management, licensed social workers and licensed professional counselors. Nurse to patient ratios is based upon acuity. We work with a variety of cases, to include Schizophrenia, Bipolar, Major Depression, Dementia, Eating Disorders, Psychosis, etc. Team members enjoy working in this area due to the unique ability to watch patients improve daily and return to their level of functioning (baseline normal). Also, our team members are very fortunate to be able to impact societal mental health understanding thereby reducing stigma. If you are looking to make a difference, work within an awesome team with a fabulous long tenured leader, we invite you to apply. The Acute Care Registered Nurse (RN) provides inpatient nursing care to patients in compliance with the SC Nurse Practice Act and organization protocols, policies, procedures, and guidelines. The RN demonstrates clinical competency utilizing evidence-based practices and research in all areas of the nursing process: assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation, and outcomes. The RN demonstrates thorough knowledge of therapeutic patient care, patient advocacy, clinical pathways/care maps, team dynamics, hospital systems, and serves as a resource for support associates. The RN will collaborate with leadership in developing and implementing the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System's culture, Mission, Vision, and Values. Associates are encouraged to engage and support Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System's involvement in the communities we serve.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved / accredited School of Nursing
Novice to expert nurse
Current RN licensure in the State of South Carolina or Compact State
BLS - may secure certification post-hire

Nice To Haves

One Year of Recent RN experience within the past 5 years

Responsibilities

Basic computer skills
Demonstrates competency utilizing electronic health record
Documents all aspects of patient care by following established charting procedure to show the patient's progress or any change in the patient's condition
Adheres to system required standards of behavior
Adheres to proper chain of command
Meets continuing education requirements, demonstrates knowledge of and ensures compliance with clinical expectations of regulatory agency requirements (DNV, DHEC, CMS)
Effectively communicates with patients, families, providers, and hospital associates
Knowledgeable in use of and response to Facility Alert, Medical Alert, Medical Emergency Systems
Develops, implements, evaluates, and revises plan of care based on physical, psychosocial, spiritual, and educational needs of the patient/family
Provides a safe patient care environment
Collaborates with patient, families, and other members of the health care team to determine patient priorities, treatments
Coordinates, provides, and directs patient teaching activities
Initiates and facilitates interdisciplinary collaboration to enhance outcome
Seeks necessary assistance in completing nursing interventions to assure positive patient outcomes
Responsible for demonstrating competencies for new equipment, procedures, and annual competency validation
Provides clinical guidance to students and ancillary staff
Successfully completes hospital and unit-based orientation programs and annual competencies
Formulates a plan for personal professional growth
Recommends the need to develop or revise policies and procedures
Serves on unit-based committees and as assigned
Prioritizes nursing interventions for an assigned group of patients
Critically assesses assigned patients' medical history, admitting diagnosis and physician's orders, obtains nursing history, performs physical assessment, evaluates diagnostic data, and interviews patient and family to determine patient needs
Ability to properly assess and prioritize multiple patients according to the severity of illness, injury, and/or needs
Able to assess, critically think, and provide quality patient care inherent to the fast-paced, dynamic environment
Professionally interact and communicate with patients from all age groups, diverse backgrounds, and varying educational levels. Also, must be able to communicate and treat patients that may be confused, irrational, agitated, and/or uncooperative
Utilizes Nursing standards and protocols to manage and stabilize emergencies until provider responds
Demonstrates knowledge of professional nursing practice and theory
Assures continuity of care through effective decision making resulting in quality patient care
Remains committed to unit, department, and division goals
Support patient experience initiatives
Participates in purposeful rounding, bedside shift reports, and huddles
Demonstrates knowledge and ensures compliance with clinical expectations regarding regulatory agency requirements (DNV, DHEC, CMS)
Demonstrates appropriate standards of care, clinical pathways, and milestones to drive the plan of care
Complies with current policies and procedures
Other duties as assigned