Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health Services

Genesis Healthcare System•University Heights, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Plans, provides and/or supervises the nursing care of patients 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. Works independently with minimal supervision. Chemical Dependency Counselor (CDC) addendum: Assists the medical director with patient rounds. Provides assessment and therapeutic counseling to chemically dependent clients using a bio-psychosocial approach in an outpatient setting. Educates clients and families regarding the disease process for chemical dependency. Conducts individual and group therapy and leads group discussion. Responsible for the care planning of a caseload of clients with chemical dependency issues. Assesses patient needs and updates medical director.

Requirements

Current Ohio RN License
ADN or BSN
CPR certification or obtain within 30 days of employment.
Phlebotomy classes within 90 days of employment departmental provided training.
Ability to read, write and explain or describe moderately complex information to other hospital staff.
Attention to detail.
Ability to accurately take and record measurements or readings.
Ability to provide patient care in a warm and friendly manner.
Demonstrates competence in age-specific patient care as documented by the attached checklist.
Aggression Management System within six months of employment.
Must be licensed by the Ohio Chemical Dependency Professionals Board with a minimum of a Chemical Dependency Counselor Assistant certification within 6 months of employment.
Skills to provide care based on physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and related criteria appropriate for the patient age.
Knowledge of chemical dependency processes and treatment modalities.
Demonstrated skills appropriate for ASAM levels of care, SASSI, CIWA, COWS and DSM V usage.
Demonstrated knowledge base of chemical dependency/addiction to educate clients, families and community.
Must have excellent written and verbal skills to facilitate working with various multidisciplinary team members and community agencies.
AMS certification within 30 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Appropriately assumes responsibility for group of patients assigned.
Demonstrates appropriate administration of medication.
Provides/facilitates patient/family education.
Involves the patient and family/significant other in any decision making related to the patient’s plan of care.
Recognizes and reports signs of abuse or domestic violence.
Displays ability and uses critical thinking skills to set priorities for patient care, self, and others.
Proficient in vital sign assessment, including pain.
Demonstrates competence in age specific patient care as documented on the attached checklist.
Delegates appropriate tasks based on acuity of patient and skill level of resource staff.
If working as an RN/Chemical Dependency Counselor see RN/Chemical Dependency Counselor Addendum for additional duties and qualifications.
Completes billing charges/sheets daily.
Utilizes historic and current data in assessing patient needs.
Utilizes effecting interviewing skills and supportive counseling skills.
Provides individual and group, crisis intervention, and family clinical interventions with chemically dependent clients.
Acts as client advocate, mediator, and facilitator.
Assists with orientation of new staff and/or students.
Provides community services including development of programs.
Cross-trains as appropriate to credentials, licensure and scope of practice and department need.
Develops care plans based on assessment.
Conducts bio-psych social assessments, including nursing assessments.
Documents patient’s progress, care plans, assessments, etc. in the Electronic Medical Record.
Proficient in vital sign assessment and phlebotomy.
Carries out physician orders.
Calls in medication orders.
Performs other functions within RN scope of practice, as needed.