Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Behavioral Health/Psych
About The Position
Southwest General Health Center is a 352-bed community hospital located in Middleburg Heights, Ohio. One of the last standing community hospitals in Northeast Ohio, we partner with University Hospitals and other local community organizations to provide a full range of services to all who need us. We are certified as a Level III Trauma Center and a Primary Stroke Center, and have been serving our community for over 100 years! Oakview is a locked inpatient behavioral health unit with 20 beds that offers outstanding mental health services. Treatment provided by our Oakview staff includes crisis intervention, evaluations of disturbed behaviors/thoughts/mental status, stabilization of deteriorating psychosocial function, protection from self-harm, medication support, and leading groups. The Registered Nurse (RN) is a professional caregiver who plans, provides, and directs patient care and teaching, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with patient care standards and physician orders. They act as a liaison between physicians, patient and family, and collaborates with other health care members. They assist in the orientation process of new personnel, and may participate in health center and department committees. The staff nurse must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to age groups according to specific chronological age, developmental age, and/or psycho-social maturity.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Current licensure by Ohio State Board of Nursing.
- CPR, BLS required.
Nice To Haves
- Previous experience in mental health welcome, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Plans, provides, and directs patient care and teaching, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with patient care standards and physician orders.
- Acts as a liaison between physicians, patient and family.
- Collaborates with other health care members.
- Assists in the orientation process of new personnel.
- May participate in health center and department committees.
- Provides crisis intervention.
- Performs evaluations of disturbed behaviors/thoughts/mental status.
- Stabilizes deteriorating psychosocial function.
- Provides protection from self-harm.
- Provides medication support.
- Leads groups.
Benefits
- Outstanding culture
- Great benefits
- No rotating shifts
- Free parking
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
