Registered Nurse (RN) Behavioral and Mental Health - Full-time Nights - Scottish Rite

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta

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About The Position

The Registered Nurse brings an expert perspective to behavioral and mental health patient care within the accepted practices, policies, and philosophy of Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta. The role provides direct clinical care and support, including assessment, clinical management, communication, crisis prevention, regulatory readiness, and evidence-based care. The nurse proactively supports safe patient care and a safe environment. This position provides care to behavioral and mental health patients in crisis in the Emergency Department and other practice settings. The nurse collaborates with care teams, supports treatment and stabilization, educates patients and families, leads behavioral emergency responses and debriefs, and contributes to quality improvement and professional development.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school of nursing.
One year of psychiatric or behavioral health experience in the medical field, or one year of clinical nurse experience in a medical inpatient or emergency department setting working with pediatric and adolescent patient populations.
Registered Nurse licensure in Georgia or multistate licensure through the Enhanced Nurse Licensure Compact.
Complete the Marcus Crisis Prevention Program as a user within 90 days of hire.
Complete Marcus Crisis Prevention Program (MCPP) Tier 5 training, or equivalent, within three months of employment.
Obtain Basic Life Support (BLS) certification within 30 days of employment; the certification summary specifies certification from the American Heart Association.
Ability to organize and manage multiple tasks.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Skills in coordination, delegation, and team collaboration.
Ability to use critical thinking and make decisions quickly.
Ability to show accountability for leadership and actions in an autonomous role.
Ability to remain calm and manage verbal and physical responses in stressful situations.
Ability to establish rapport and use therapeutic communication with others.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor of Science in Nursing.
Two to three years of clinical nurse experience.
Experience in an emergency room setting.
Knowledge of normal and abnormal growth and development throughout the age continuum.
Previous experience with crisis management and de-escalation techniques and strategies.
Experience with and knowledge of the assessment, management, and treatment of behavioral health patients.

Responsibilities

Provide direct patient care, including assessment, management, and treatment plan development for behavioral and mental health patients in crisis in the Emergency Department and other practice settings.
Collaborate with the Emergency Department and other appropriate practice settings to provide medical stabilization and treatment according to scope of practice and training.
Integrate patients’ values and language preferences into care through a culturally sensitive process.
Use clinical decision support tools and resources to recognize issues, prioritize care, and modify the plan of care as needed.
Ensure appropriate documentation of care interventions, observation, medication administration, and monitoring in accordance with policy and process.
Participate in transfer of care and communicate special considerations, care priorities, and support needs.
Comply with and promote behavioral health policies and guidelines that protect patients, staff, and others from harm.
Provide patient and family education appropriate to identified learning needs.
Maintain patients’ rights, including the privacy and security of confidential and protected health information.
Participate in lifelong learning and incorporate new knowledge into nursing practice.
Provide basic education and knowledge support to the care team on mental and behavioral health diagnoses and supportive interventions.
Maintain professional records and participate in performance review goal planning and professional development.
Provide oversight and direction to direct care team members treating patients with behavioral and mental health concerns.
Lead Code Behavioral Emergency Response Team (BERT) responses and debriefs for patient-related crises.
Collaborate with multidisciplinary team members to coordinate quality care.
Engage in ethical practice and maintain therapeutic, professional relationships with appropriate role boundaries.
Contribute to a supportive and healthy work environment and support shared leadership initiatives.
Integrate evidence and research findings into clinical judgment and nursing practice.
Participate in monitoring activities that maintain a culture of safety; identify and communicate hazards and errors.
Participate in quality and process improvement activities to improve patient outcomes and workflows.
Ensure equipment is in working order to provide safe patient care.
Demonstrate commitment and flexibility during times of change.
Complete orientation and initial competency assessment by the determined due date.
Complete required mandatory education and annual competency assessments by their due dates.
Attend at least 75% of staff meetings.