RN - Behavioral Health - 2NE - Days

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

JPS Health Network is a large healthcare system in North Texas, licensed for 582 beds with over 25 locations. Acclaim Multispecialty Group is the medical practice group featuring over 300 providers serving JPS Health Network. Our goal is to provide high quality, compassionate clinical care for every patient, every time. We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and ensure the people of our community get the care they need and deserve. We abide by three Rules of the Road: Own it, Seek joy, and Don't be a jerk. Smiling, laughter, and compassion are key components of our everyday experience.

Requirements

Nursing Diploma from an Accredited Diploma Program or Associate or higher Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current licensure by the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas or proof of reciprocity of licensure between the State of Texas and another state within 90 days.
RN I: 6 months -1.99 years of relevant experience.
RN II: 2-4.99 years of relevant experience.
RN III: 5-9.99 years of relevant experience.
RN IV: 10+ years of relevant experience.
Certification in Non-Aggressive Crisis Management; must be obtained while in orientation and maintained throughout employment.
Current JPS recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification and must be maintained throughout employment.
Completion of unit specific competency-based orientation program within 90 days.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Certification in the area of nurse specialty.

Responsibilities

Plans, assesses, directs, implements and provides quality patient care for assigned patients to include modifying nursing care, medication administration and discharge planning.
Provides education directed towards individualized patient needs utilizing the nursing process in coordination with policies and procedures.
Monitors changes in patient condition to include recording and reporting symptoms, assessing vital signs and intervening when appropriate.
Performs complete data collection from patient presenting complaints and pertinent history.
Collaborates with patients to identify treatment plan goals, and discharges patients as appropriate with a written discharge plan.
Encourages family participation as appropriate for age and situation.
Delivers nursing care to patients including assessment and planning of education directed towards identified knowledge deficits, treatment, pain management, and discharge utilizing the nursing process.
Documents accurately in medical records, on forms, and in the computer entering appropriate orders, patient charges, and or other information, meeting standards, policy, and procedures.
Delivers quality care by using multi-disciplinary team strategies and minimizing the risk of infection, harm, or injury.
Maintains accurate detailed reports and records and directs care with regard to age and developmental stage, presenting complaint, and pertinent history.
Works at maintaining a good rapport and a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments, staff, patients, and visitors.
Anticipates deteriorating life sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and takes appropriate action.
Modifies patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
Collaborates with patient care team members on patient care plan, incorporating consistent use of hand-off communication.
Conducts and coordinates patient care and patient transfers in accordance with EMTALA regulations, as applicable.
Performs additional department-specific functions as outlined in department procedures.