Registered Nurse (RN) - Inpatient Behavioral Health - General Adult
About The Position
The Registered Nurse will be responsible for demonstrating performance consistent with professional standards of practice, care, performance, the Nurse Practice Act and the mission and goals of the Community Health Network. The Registered Nurse manages patient care in the healthcare continuum to achieve optimum outcomes in a safe and cost-effective manner. The Registered Nurse demonstrates skills in collaboration, delegation, negotiation and management of resources. The RN on Inpatient Behavioral Health at Community Howard Regional Health will be responsible for completing admissions assessments (behavioral and physical), care plan management, patient education, medication administration and education, teaching therapeutic coping skills, and documentation.
Requirements
- Graduate of National League for Nursing (NLN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), or National League for Nursing Commission for Nursing Education Accreditation (NLN CNEA) accredited school of nursing, or three years of related professional nursing experience
- Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) with a valid license to practice in the state of Indiana as listed in the Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC)
Nice To Haves
- RN experience preferred but will consider new graduates
Responsibilities
- Completing admissions assessments (behavioral and physical)
- Care plan management
- Patient education
- Medication administration and education
- Teaching therapeutic coping skills
- Documentation
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
