Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health Unit - St. Charles Hospital

$20,800 - $20,800/Yr

Mercy Health - Oregon, OH

Full-time - Entry Level

Oregon, OH

5,001-10,000 employees

Ambulatory Health Care Services

About the position

The Registered Nurse (RN) position in the Behavioral Health Unit at St. Charles Hospital is focused on delivering exceptional nursing care to patients with psychiatric needs. The role emphasizes strong organizational and leadership skills, clinical nursing interventions, and the development of patient care plans to enhance outcomes in a safe and therapeutic environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care according to the provider's prescribed plan of care while closely monitoring progress/recovery.
• Assess and document the patient's conditions and report changes as needed.
• Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly.
• Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene.
• Apply effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patients and/or family/significant others necessary to plan and implement the treatment plan.
• Assess patients for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc., and deliver appropriate treatments.
• Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing.
• Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN).
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS).
• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN).

Nice-to-haves

• Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred, not required).
• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required).
• De-Escalation Training (preferred, not required).

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans.
• Prescription drug coverage.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• Life insurance w/AD&D.
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible.
• Paid time off.
• Educational Assistance.