RN Behavioral Health Unit PRN Days
About The Position
This role is for a Registered Nurse (RN) in a Behavioral Health Unit, specifically for PRN (as needed) shifts during the day. The position emphasizes the unique challenges and rewards of behavioral health nursing, focusing on compassion and supporting patients with mental health diagnoses. The employer acknowledges the demanding nature of this calling and offers resources for nurses. The role involves taking the lead in patient care, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team, maintaining a safe environment, monitoring patients and families, preventing and treating wounds, adhering to infection control standards, ensuring continuity of care, and educating patients and families.
Requirements
- Current nursing license to practice in Louisiana and as defined by the Louisiana State Board of Nursing.
- Enrollment in a BSN program within the first year of hire and completion within 3 years.
- Current American Heart Association BLS certification.
- Current CPI (level 1).
- Current PALs certification (CHNOLA only).
- BSN.
- Previous clinical experience in area of expertise.
- Minimum 1 year for a flex RN position.
Nice To Haves
- 2 years in a related clinical area.
Responsibilities
- Prioritizing, coordinating, and delegating all care touchpoints for patients.
- Collaborating with multidisciplinary team members to ensure appropriate direct patient care.
- Maintaining and advocating a safe environment for everyone.
- Monitoring and engaging with patients, families, and appropriate care team members concerning significant events, patient condition changes, or patient questions and concerns.
- Preventing and treating wounds.
- Monitoring and executing Joint Commission infection control and environment of care requirements.
- Ensuring continuity of care, efficient throughput, consistent communications, and an exceptional experience for every patient.
- Advising and consulting with supervisor when unable to complete assignments or perform tasks promptly, effectively, or safely.
- Initiating patient and family education using appropriate resources and continuum of care services.
- Contributing to the team by assisting others without being asked.
Benefits
- Health and wellness resources for nurses.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
