Outpatient Nurse (RN) PRN

SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP•Erlanger, KY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides nursing care through physical and mental assessments, plans of care and therapeutic treatments of Partial Hospitalization Patients. Knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders; cognitive, emotional, developmental, social and behavioral. Performs crisis intervention. Participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities

Requirements

Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.

Nice To Haves

Bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
A minimum of one (1) year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

Maintain a therapeutic milieu that is safe and focused on delivering quality patient care.
Provide thorough communication to patients and families by being part of a collaborative team in the PHP department.
Conduct admission assessments for all patients who are admitted to the PHP Program.
Identify and manage patient medical conditions and changes in patient condition.
Assess pain and utilizes appropriate pain management techniques
Provide education to patients and families.
Conduct medication reconciliation as part of the medication management process.
Administer medications utilizing safe medication practices and according to policy (in PHP this is only completed for adolescents when labeled medication is brought in. It may also include administering long acting injectables to adults if ordered).
Knowledgeable of medications, including psychotropic drugs, and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition.
Follow CPOE protocols.
Establish and maintain individualized treatment plans depending on patient need.
Work as an active member of the team and communicates with team members (physicians, therapists, administration, other departments etc.) regarding patient care issues.
Documents based on the SUN policies.
Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. The includes competence in using HCS and CPOE for all physician/NP orders as well as wristband scanning prior to medication administration.
Function as a patient and family advocate, always.
Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations
Utilize proper protocols for the use of S/R and the requirements associated with it.
Utilize proper way to complete the discharge paperwork.
Perform other duties as required.
Strive to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members
Follow all safety rules while on the job.
Report near misses, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
Correct minor safety hazards.
Communicate with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
Attend all required safety programs and understands responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
Participate in quality projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.
Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
Work well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
Respond willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of the hospital team.
Build collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
Demonstrate listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
Demonstrate adequate skills in all forms of communication.
Adhere to the Standards of Behavior
Strive to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital
Adhere to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
Apply the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commits to service excellence.
Support and demonstrate fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
Complete required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership
Exemplify professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
Ensure proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.
Demonstrate accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand
Desire to go above and beyond for others
Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and differences