Registered Nurse (RN) - PHP/IOP - PRN

Rogers Behavioral Health•Eau Claire, WI

About The Position

The Registered Nurse (RN, RN II, or RN III) performs professional nursing activities to help patients achieve, regain, and maintain their maximum physical, emotional, and social functioning. Nursing practice is governed by the Nurse Practice Act, applicable state administrative codes and professional nursing standards, and Rogers Memorial Hospital policies and procedures. The nurse consults with other members of the health team as warranted by patient condition and treatment goals and works with Patient Accounts to provide 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 nurse assesses patients, develops and updates treatment plans, implements and documents care, administers medications safely, monitors patient status and safety, provides patient and family education, and coordinates care with the multidisciplinary team. The role also includes leadership and unit-support duties, professional development, participation in performance improvement and committees, regulatory compliance, and support of the hospital’s mission and department goals.

Requirements

Current registered nurse license in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in the state of employment.
American Health Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification, or obtain it 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 experience working with these children.
May be required, at the hospital’s discretion, to hold a qualified medical professional (QMP) designation and demonstrate competency as defined by the Medical Staff bylaws; competency is evaluated and potentially renewed at least annually.
Ability to meet the role’s nursing practice, patient-care, documentation, communication, organizational, safety, and professional accountability expectations.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Complete initial assessments and document admission information within required timeframes, including medical and physical status, medication history, patient strengths and limitations, cultural and spiritual factors, discharge needs, and age-specific needs.
Involve patient support systems in assessment and documentation when appropriate, and observe and document relevant interactions with family and friends.
Advocate for patients by explaining rights, obtaining required signatures and consents, protecting privacy and confidentiality, and assisting with orientation.
Follow hospital procedures for unit safety and admission searches, while providing pertinent information sensitively to patients and families.
Participate in developing, interpreting, reviewing, and updating patient treatment plans and goals with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team.
Review assessment, diagnostic, and laboratory data; communicate with other health professionals and follow up with physicians as appropriate.
Evaluate risk of falls, self-abuse, suicidality, and assaultive behavior; develop age-appropriate interventions and document changes in patient status and care.
Administer medications safely, accurately transcribe and implement physician orders, monitor medication effects and adverse reactions, and provide medication education.
Recognize potential care problems, abrupt changes, or instability and intervene appropriately, including use of de-escalation techniques and reassessment of safety level.
Recognize alcohol withdrawal, extrapyramidal side effects, neuroleptic malignant syndrome, and significant cardiac or respiratory symptoms requiring immediate medical intervention.
Identify patient and family health education needs, implement age-appropriate teaching, and document education in the patient record and treatment plan.
Organize and implement care according to patient priorities and preferences, established care plans, hospital policies, unit standards, and age-specific and cultural needs.
When requested and designated as a qualified medical professional, ensure admissions, transfers, and related activities comply with EMTALA and associated requirements.
Follow nursing and hospital standards of practice and patient care, safety and infection-control requirements, and applicable external regulations.
Participate in continuing education, required in-services, unit education, and the Performance Improvement program; share relevant learning with staff.
Contribute to unit standards of care, identify system or resource problems and potential solutions, identify educational equipment and supply needs, and participate in unit projects or committees.
Carry out leadership responsibilities in patient care and department operations, including assuming the charge nurse role, coordinating unit activities, facilitating admissions, and leading in crisis situations.
Manage the therapeutic milieu, plan patient assignments, maintain an orderly unit, supervise and delegate tasks to LPNs and psychiatric technicians, and maintain a primary caseload according to unit standards.
Provide complete acuity monitors to Patient Accounts to support accurate billing.
Develop professional growth goals, pursue continuing education and projects, and discuss progress with the Clinical Services manager.
Promote department goals and the hospital mission, maintain department policies and procedures, and support staff education on relevant regulatory requirements as directed.
Participate in hospital committees, performance improvement teams, meetings, and projects as directed.
Maintain punctuality, preparedness, effective communication and organization, and a positive, professional, solution-focused approach.
Comply with hospital policies and procedures, including Human Resources, Infection Control, and Employee Health requirements; accept reassignment and adjust schedules when able to meet patient-care needs.