RN PT Weekends Only

UHS•MADERA, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

River Vista Behavioral Health, a new 128-bed facility overlooking the San Joaquin River, is seeking compassionate and forward-thinking REGISTERED NURSES to join its Nursing Team. This facility will provide high-quality behavioral health services to the Central Valley and will employ over 250 people. The Staff Nurse (R.N.) is a registered professional nurse responsible for prescribing, coordinating, and evaluating patient care through collaboration with health team members, adhering to the nursing process and standards of care.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required.
Currently licensed to practice by the California State Board of Nursing.
CPR certification.
Successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training (may be obtained during new hire orientation).
Knowledge of personal hygiene training techniques.
Knowledge of all code procedures.
Knowledge of psychiatric care techniques.
Knowledge of assaultive behavior management techniques.
Knowledge of admitting procedures.
Knowledge of P.I.E. (problem, intervention, evaluation) charting.
Skill in organizing and prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines.
Skill in telephone etiquette and paging procedures.
Effective oral and written communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with patients and co-workers.
Ability to adhere to safety policies and procedures.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of information.
Ability to work as a team player.
Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience and dedication.
Ability to accept direction and adhere to policies and procedures.
Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult and geriatric).
Ability to participate in all aspects of patient care.
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to react calmly and effectively in emergency situations.
Ability to operate a stethoscope competently.
Must be able to hear sufficiently, with or without correction, to competently perform all essential job functions.
Visual acuity is needed for accurate reading of patient charts and for demonstrating activities or assisting patients in activities.
Ability to see well enough to read written material and discern a variety of odors.
The ability to competently and fully perform Handle with Care techniques is an essential position function.
A strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all other applicable federal and state laws and regulations governing mental health care facilities.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree preferred.
A minimum of three (3) years experience in a behavioral health-care facility.

Responsibilities

Document patient information and nursing care.
Document and reassess significant changes in patient condition.
Report signs or symptoms of infection to the Infection Control Nurse.
Verify accuracy of patient records.
Employ principles of communication, interviewing, problem-solving, and crisis intervention.
Perform psychotherapeutic interventions based on psychiatric and medical nursing procedures and the plan of care.
Accurately administer medication to patients.
Transcribe and carry out physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment orders.
Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric and medical emergencies.
Participate in the development of an interdisciplinary treatment plan with specific goals and interventions.
Prioritize and formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment.
Update and revise the plan of care as needed.
Document nursing interventions and patient responses.
Orient patients to the program.
Monitor program activity and encourage patient participation.
Prescribe and coordinate nursing care during the episode of care.
Provide structure and maintain a therapeutic environment.
Consistently utilize universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines.
Conduct structured didactic groups with patients and families.
Utilize self as a role model to promote health communication.
Provide education to patients and families regarding communication, interpersonal and social skills, and basic principles of physical health.
Provide and document discharge instructions.
Evaluate and document the effectiveness of patient teaching.
Provide opportunities for patients and families to ask questions and discuss concerns.
Participate in quality assurance programs.
Collaborate with other team members.
Act as the patient's advocate and uphold patient rights.
Comply with infection control, OSHA regulations, and risk management measures.
Utilize time constructively and in an organized manner.
Demonstrate guest relations in communication and assistance.
Follow facility, departmental, and personnel policies and procedures.
Comply with the employee Code of Ethics.
Work overtime in case of emergency or as deemed necessary by supervisor.
Attend mandatory educational programs and annual in-services.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Demonstrate appropriate therapeutic boundaries.
Consistently follow established procedures.
Maintain knowledge of Child Program rules, protocols, and handbook guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of children's stages of development and seek guidance when needed.
Assess patients for behaviors consistent with developmental stages and note deviations.
Recognize acting out behavior of child-specific age groups and set appropriate limits.
Demonstrate awareness of learning disabilities and translate treatment/program expectations.
Relate to child patients in an age-appropriate manner.
Utilize seclusion and restraint procedures with modifications for children.
Maintain knowledge of Adolescent Program rules, protocols, and handbook guidelines.
Assess patients for behaviors consistent with adolescent developmental stages and note deviations.
Recognize acting out behavior of adolescent-specific age groups and set appropriate limits.
Demonstrate awareness of learning disabilities and translate treatment/program expectations to adolescents.
Relate to adolescent patients in an age-appropriate manner.
Utilize seclusion and restraint procedures with modifications for adolescents.
Gather information from patient, family, and interdisciplinary team for adult patients.
Use judgment based on knowledge of adult behaviors in treatment planning and interventions.
Recognize behaviors and set appropriate limits for adult patients.
Utilize seclusion/restraint procedures applicable to adult body size and history.
Utilize theoretical concepts to guide effective practice of adult care.
Maintain knowledge of Adult program rules, protocols, and handbook guidelines.
Maintain knowledge of developmental tasks and sociological theories of aging.
Utilize theoretical concepts to guide effective practice of gerontological health care.
Gather information from patient, family, and interdisciplinary team for geriatric patients.
Use therapeutic judgments based on knowledge of gerontological health/behavioral care practices.
Develop a comprehensive plan of care for geriatric patients.
Knowledgeable of special patient needs related to chemical dependency.
Effectively collaborate with other chemical dependency staff professionals.
Maintain awareness of how personal issues relating to co-dependency can impact work performance/relationships.