Registered Nurse Lead, (BSN) - Behavioral Response Team (BRT) Part time or Flex - Boise - Day Shift
About The Position
St. Luke’s is launching a Behavioral Response Team (BRT) at its Boise Campus. This dedicated nursing resource regularly engages with patients, family members, and the interdisciplinary team. The RN Lead guides care for behavioral health patients and provides expertise in staff training and collaboration with the health care team. The RN Psych Lead oversees the behavioral health population and trains team members to de-escalate and manage patients. The role also includes chart audits, including audits of restraint use. The position offers 0.75, 0.45, or 0.3 FTE options and involves varied 12-hour shifts per pay period based on the hired FTE. The BRT day shift is listed as 0900–0930.
Requirements
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
- Three years of experience.
- Current RN licensure from the state of practice.
- Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Provider certification through the American Safety and Health Institute, American Heart Association, or American Red Cross.
Nice To Haves
- Behavioral health experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Lead or oversee bedside care for patients with acute psychiatric symptoms and patients on involuntary protective mental holds, and serve as a liaison for nurses needing support with behavioral health interventions, under the direction of the Attending Clinical Provider.
- Identify safety concerns and implement measures to provide a safe environment, with appropriate patient assessment, intervention, and evaluation.
- Educate and mentor staff on best practices for caring for the behavioral health population.
- Support Code Grey events, near-miss elopements, and challenging de-escalations, and conduct subsequent staff debriefings.
- Educate staff on behavioral de-escalation, psychopharmacology, behavioral health diagnoses, and possible interventions for each diagnosis.
- Support staff during crises that could cause emotional impact.
- Maintain behavioral contracts when appropriate, provide limit setting and behavior modification plans, and educate staff about aggressive behavior.
- Provide restraint education, review restraint practices, and ensure appropriate resources are available.
- Partner with the Security team on safety plan implementation and debrief as appropriate.
- Conduct chart audits, including audits of restraint use.
Benefits
- Competitive salary and retirement plans.
- Medical, dental, and vision offerings.
- On-site massages.
- On-site counseling through the Employee Assistance Program.
- Access to the Personify Health Wellness tool.
- Formal training and career development offerings.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
