RN Behavioral Health / BH Inpatient - Part time/Nights

Children's Nebraska • Omaha, NE

13d • Onsite

About The Position

Functions as a member of the interdisciplinary team. Primary responsibility to care for patients with behavioral health needs. Utilizes the nursing process in the delivery of comprehensive and developmentally appropriate care to high-risk behavioral patients and their families. Acts as a psychiatric resource for the team by providing clinical support, monitoring compliance with system policies, guidelines, documentation, and by maintaining a safe environment for patients with behavioral health needs. Responds to behavioral emergencies throughout the building and collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to ensure patient and staff safety. Is knowledgeable of the regulatory standards related to the care of hospitalized patients with behavioral health needs and ensures compliance with those standards.

Requirements

• Associate's Degree from an accredited school of nursing Required or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited school of nursing Required
• RN - Registered Nurse - State Licensure and/or Compact State Licensure in the state of Nebraska Upon Hire Required
• BLS - Basic Life Support through the American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Nice To Haves

• 2 years of psychiatric nursing experience Preferred
• Experience with pediatric patients Preferred
• Previous experience with EPIC Preferred
• Certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse (PMH-BC) after 2 years and/or 2000 mental health care hours Preferred

Responsibilities

• Conducts individualized age-specific patient/family assessments according to defined unit scope and nursing practice standards, appropriate collaborative problems (CPG's)/nursing diagnoses (ND's), or protocols.
• Develops individualized patient/family plan of care using CPG/ND’s, and practice guidelines/protocols to meet identified needs in collaboration with Behavioral Health Team.
• Implements and evaluates nursing actions in accordance with the individualized patient/family plan of care and patient condition/needs.
• Documentation reflects accurate assessment/evaluation, modification, and patient’s response to therapy, changes in condition, and therapeutic interventions/procedures.
• Uses clinical judgment based on nursing skills acquired through formal and informal experiential knowledge and evidence-based guidelines to globally assess the patient's situation.
• Delivers care with a team-oriented approach, an emphasis on good customer relations, sound clinical judgment, and appropriate decision-making abilities that take into consideration evidence-based practice.
• Advocates for the patient, represents the concerns of the patient/family and identifies and assists in resolving concerns.
• Ensures that Patient Health Information (PHI) is protected and secured at all times.
• Adheres to all infection prevention initiatives (i.e., hand hygiene, proper disposal of waste, etc.)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree