Psych/ED Nurse

Genesis Healthcare System•University Heights, OH

9d•Onsite

About The Position

In order to fill our Mission of serving our community by helping each person achieve optimal health and well-being by providing compassionate, exceptional, and affordable healthcare services, all employees of Genesis HealthCare System must be committed to living the Genesis Mission and Genesis values of Compassion, Excellence, Integrity, Team, and Innovation. All employees must regard themselves as an ‘owner’ of Genesis and keep our patients at the center of everything we do - always. Role expectations for the Psych ED Nurse includes assessing, planning organizing, implementing and evaluating the care delivery system, across the continuum, to enhance quality patient care in an efficient and caring manner. Coordinates care planning with other caregivers and with other areas, adheres to universal precautions, and is compliant with infection control policies. Consults with on call Psychiatrist and ED Physician regarding disposition of patients. Works independently with minimal supervision.

Requirements

BSN and two years of experience in psychiatric/behavioral health nursing or ADN with 4 years of experience in psychiatric/behavioral health nursing
Current licensure as a registered nurse by the State of Ohio.
CPR certification within 30 days of employment
Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care as documented by the attached checklist
Aggression Management System within six months of employment
Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff.
Attention to detail.
Ability to communicate well in an oral and written manner. Must be able to observe, assess, guide, and evaluate others.
Ability to read, calculate and prepare medication, and observe and analyze any resulting reactions and to apply clinical knowledge.
Ability to collect data, interpret findings, set priorities and carry out established plan.

Responsibilities

Completes initial screenings of patients presenting in the ED for Behavioral Health services
Reviews clinical information and presents it to the ED Physician, as well as the on-call Psychiatrist to determine appropriate disposition of patients
Documents assessment and discharge plans/discharge disposition of patient in the medical record according to department standards.
Verifies Insurance coverage, when applicable
Facilitates referrals to other Healthcare facilities when appropriate
Serves as a resource for physicians, patients, and families
Provides compassionate, quality patient care in accordance with physician orders in a warm and friendly manner.
Takes and records measurements or readings.
Assesses condition and provides treatment for care of patient.
Administers prescribed medications.
Provides leadership while working collaboratively with other care givers in the department.
Demonstrates knowledge, skills and ability related to patient care and normal procedures in the Psych Central Management Department within own scope of practice as demonstrated in completion of annual competencies.
Assists with orientation process of new staff as assigned.