Registered Nurse (RN) FT Days

SUN BEHAVIORAL HEALTH GROUP•Columbus, OH

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse provides nursing care through physical and mental assessments, laboratory testing, care planning, and therapeutic treatments. The role requires knowledge of cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders, and includes crisis intervention and participation in departmental performance improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI) activities. The RN maintains a safe, therapeutic milieu and coordinates patient care during the shift. Responsibilities include patient assessments, managing medical conditions and changes in patient status, pain assessment and management, patient and family education, medication reconciliation and administration, treatment planning, interprofessional communication, documentation, and patient and family advocacy. The RN uses the electronic medical record and Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) protocols, follows safe medication practices including wristband scanning, and applies appropriate seclusion and restraint protocols. The position also supports workplace safety and quality initiatives, teamwork, professional integrity, confidentiality, fiscal responsibility, and compassionate, culturally accepting care. The RN is expected to complete required training and perform other duties as required.

Requirements

Associate degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
CPR certification.
Certification in the hospital-selected de-escalation technique.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree or certification in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
At least one year of experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Maintain education and development appropriate for the position.

Responsibilities

Maintain a safe, therapeutic milieu focused on quality patient care, including making appropriate shift assignments and communicating thoroughly.
Conduct admission and daily shift nursing assessments for all patients.
Identify and manage patient medical conditions and changes in condition.
Assess pain and use appropriate pain management techniques.
Educate patients and families.
Conduct medication reconciliation as part of medication management.
Administer medications safely and according to policy, with knowledge of medications, including psychotropic drugs, and their appropriate use based on patient age and clinical condition.
Follow Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) protocols and use the electronic medical record for physician and Nurse Practitioner orders.
Establish and maintain individualized treatment plans based on patient needs.
Communicate and collaborate with physicians, therapists, administration, other departments, and team members regarding patient care.
Document care according to SUN policies and applicable federal and state guidelines.
Coordinate and supervise patient care as necessary.
Use practices that optimize patient safety and reduce the likelihood of healthcare errors, including wristband scanning before medication administration.
Advocate for patients and families.
Use proper protocols for seclusion and restraint and meet associated requirements.
Follow safety rules, report near misses, errors, accidents, and workplace hazards, and correct minor safety hazards.
Attend required safety programs and participate in assigned quality projects and quality initiatives.
Work collaboratively with colleagues, patients, families, staff, and physicians; retrieve, communicate, and present information verbally and in writing.
Adhere to standards of behavior, policies, procedures, protocols, laws, and SUN Behavioral Health's mission and values.
Use supplies and facility resources responsibly and complete required training within established time periods.
Maintain professional attendance and a positive attitude, protect confidential information, and provide compassionate, culturally accepting care.
Perform other duties as required.