Registered Nurse (RN) - PHP/IOP - PRN

Rogers Memorial Hospital•Eau Claire, WI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN, RN II, or RN III) performs professional nursing activities to help patients achieve or regain and maintain their maximum physical, emotional, and social functioning. Nursing practice is governed by the Nurse Practice Act, applicable state administrative code, professional nursing standards, and Rogers Memorial Hospital policies and procedures. The nurse consults with other members of the health team as appropriate and works with Patient Accounts to provide patient information needed for compliance with federal and state statutes. This PRN role provides coverage as needed while the clinic is open Monday through Friday. There are no set hours or consistent workdays; a typical shift is 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The RN assesses patients, develops and updates plans of care, administers and monitors medications, provides education and advocacy, and responds to changes in patient condition. The nurse also contributes to unit safety, quality improvement, staff development, leadership, regulatory compliance, and the hospital’s goals and mission. A bachelor’s degree in nursing is preferred. State RN licensure in good standing and specified CPR and aggressive-patient-management training are required.

Requirements

Current registered nurse license from the State Board of Nursing in the state of employment, in good standing.
American Health Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification, or completion within 30 days of hire; recertification is required every two years.
Formal training in management of the aggressive patient within 60 days of hire; annual recertification is required.
For employees in Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS §40: training in psychiatric nursing, including work with children with mental health disorders, or one year of clinical-setting experience working with these children.
May be required, at the hospital’s discretion, to hold a qualified medical professional (QMP) designation and meet its competency requirements; the designation is evaluated and potentially renewed at least annually.
Demonstrate professional nursing accountability, effective communication and organizational skills, and the ability to follow hospital and department policies and procedures.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN).
Previous psychiatric experience with children, adolescents, and adults.

Responsibilities

Complete initial admission assessments and document pertinent patient data, including medical and physical status, strengths and limitations, cultural and spiritual factors, medication history, age-specific needs, and discharge needs.
Involve patients’ support systems in assessment and documentation when appropriate, and observe and document relevant interactions.
Explain patient rights, obtain required signatures and consents, protect privacy and confidentiality, and advocate for patients.
Assist with patient orientation and carry out admission safety procedures, including gown and contraband searches, respectfully and in accordance with hospital policy.
Participate in planning, developing, interpreting, and modifying patient plans of care with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team; document clear and achievable treatment goals.
Review assessment, treatment-plan, laboratory, and diagnostic information; follow up on current lab data with the doctor; identify risks such as falls, self-abuse, suicidality, and assaultive behavior; and document changes and interventions.
Implement patient care according to established plans, hospital policies, unit standards, patient priorities, and age-specific and cultural needs.
Administer medications safely, accurately transcribe and implement physician orders, monitor and document medication effects and adverse reactions, and provide medication education.
Recognize potential care problems, abrupt changes, or instability and intervene appropriately, including using de-escalation techniques and identifying withdrawal, medication-related syndromes, or significant cardiac and respiratory symptoms.
Identify patient and family health-education needs, provide age-appropriate teaching, and document education in the patient record and treatment plan.
Organize and coordinate patient-care activities according to patient needs, unit priorities, and time constraints; complete admission, transfer, and related activities in compliance with EMTALA when designated and qualified to do so.
Follow nursing practice, patient-care, safety, infection-control, and hospital standards; participate in required continuing education and in-service programs and share relevant information with unit staff.
Participate in performance improvement, develop and implement unit standards of care, identify system or resource problems and suggest solutions, and contribute to unit committees or projects.
Carry out leadership and charge-nurse functions as assigned, including coordinating unit activities, facilitating admissions, managing the therapeutic milieu, planning patient assignments, responding to crises, and communicating unit status and needs.
Supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs and psychiatric technicians in accordance with their training and abilities; maintain a primary caseload and provide direction for patient care.
Provide complete acuity monitors to Patient Accounts to support accurate billing.
Pursue professional growth, set goals with the Clinical Services manager, seek learning and project opportunities, and discuss progress toward improvement goals.
Promote hospital and department goals, maintain policies and procedures, support regulatory compliance, and educate staff or other disciplines about relevant requirements as directed.
Participate in hospital committees, performance-improvement teams, meetings, and projects as directed; apply performance-improvement processes to departmental activities.
Communicate professionally and constructively, respond to inquiries and tasks in a timely manner, resolve concerns in a solution-focused way, and maintain professional accountability and conduct.
Comply with hospital policies and programs, including Human Resources, Infection Control, and Employee Health; support staffing changes and accept reassignment as patient-care needs require.
Demonstrate punctuality, preparedness, professional attire, and willingness to adjust the work schedule when able to meet patient needs.