RN - Behavioral Health - FT - Nights (74566)

Hamilton Health Care System•Cleveland, TN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the direct care of the patient to include initial and ongoing assessments, education of the patient and family, administration of medications, initiation of individualized care plans. They are also responsible for supervising said care. General Responsibilities: Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, behavioral, medical or employment status or patients of Bradley Medical Center and their families. Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices. Participate in Performance Improvement activities. Utilize the nursing process to oversee and provide age specific patient care as it relates to Physical, mental health and/or addiction. Communicate in an acceptable, easily understood manner. Develops/implements and updates individualized treatment plans Educate and adhere to the patient bill of rights.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited school of nursing as evidenced by verification of state licensure. Diploma preferred.
At least two years of experience in a hospital or medically related environment.
Current Tennessee or Compact State registered nurse license required.
Current BLS and SAMA certifications required. If not SAMA certified, must acquire within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

Direct care of the patient
Initial and ongoing assessments
Education of the patient and family
Administration of medications
Initiation of individualized care plans
Supervising care
Observe professional ethics
Follow and enforce accepted safety practices
Participate in Performance Improvement activities
Oversee and provide age specific patient care as it relates to Physical, mental health and/or addiction
Communicate in an acceptable, easily understood manner
Develops/implements and updates individualized treatment plans
Educate and adhere to the patient bill of rights