Registered Nurse (RN) - AH Levine Children's Hospital - Behavioral/Medical Observation
About The Position
LCH 3K is a 22-bed medical observation unit. We primarily serve the child and adolescent behavioral health population. Occasionally, we do see patients with medical issues that are stable in nature. Our patients come to us with various diagnoses. These diagnoses include suicidal ideation, homicidal ideation, eating disorders, schizophrenia, autism, and sex trafficking to name a few. Our unit serves as a safe place for these youth to be while the team finds the next level of care or services that they need to be stable. Our team is a dynamic, passionate, and diverse group. We are made up of nurses, psychiatric technicians, healthcare technicians, and patient safety attendants. Our passion is to serve these patients in a caring and safety focused manner. We receive great satisfaction in making a difference in the lives of these youth who are going through some incredibly difficult times. All of our staff receive Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training and certification to assist in working with those patients who can and do become agitated and aggressive at times.
Requirements
- Completion of an accredited or approved program in nursing
- Candidates must have at least 6 months of RN experience, this position is not for new graduates.
- Registered Nurse license issued by the state in which the teammate practices
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association
- ACLS and PALS are required within 6 months of hire.
Nice To Haves
- Candidates with a passion for behavioral health, prior experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- As a skilled and compassionate RN, you will play a pivotal role in providing and coordinating comprehensive patient care through the nursing process to deliver safe, therapeutic care in accordance with established standards, policies, and procedures.
- Using evidence-based practice, clinical decision making, compassion, and skills communication while leading efforts to create the safest patient environment and the best patient experience across the continuum.
Benefits
- Paid Time Off programs
- Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
- Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
- Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
- Educational Assistance Program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
