Nursing Support Staff Float

Northstar Behavioral Health Network•Maplewood, MN

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patients as evidenced by documentation and observation of positive patient care outcomes. Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards as observed by the Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing. Administer medication accurately, observing client response, as evidenced by documentation in the medical record and lack of negative outcomes. Maintain and coordinate communication among client, staff, and physician as evidenced within the medical record, client, and health care team feedback. This role also involves client admissions, narcotics counts, completing prior authorizations, and MAR audits and compliance. Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with patients as reflected in the plan of care. Give punctual change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned patients. Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the patient's care as evidenced by other department feedback. Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquiries to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.

Requirements

Must have two years of freedom from chemical use problems
Must pass a State of Minnesota Background Check
CPR Certification or attain within 30 days of employment
Ability to use Microsoft office programs and other computer skills

Responsibilities

Utilize nursing knowledge and skills in the safe implementation of basic preventive, therapeutic, and rehabilitative nursing care of assigned patients.
Perform delegated independent nursing functions using established procedures, policies, guidelines, and standards.
Administer medication accurately, observing client response.
Maintain and coordinate communication among client, staff, and physician.
Client Admissions
Narcotics Count
Completing Prior Authorizations
MAR audits and compliance
Assist in assuring that effective communication exists with patients as reflected in the plan of care.
Give punctual change of shift report consisting of pertinent and relevant information for assigned patients.
Work collaboratively with other members of the health care team in coordination of the patient's care.
Answer and refer telephone calls or other inquiries to ensure accurate and timely communications are facilitated.