RN Behavioral Health - 2SW - Nights

JPS Health Network•Fort Worth, TX

About The Position

The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, directs, implements, and assists in providing quality patient care for assigned patients in behavioral health. The role includes adapting nursing care, administering medication, planning discharge, educating patients according to individual needs, monitoring changes in condition, and coordinating care with patients, families, and the multidisciplinary team. The nurse documents care and related information accurately, supports safe treatment and transfers, and maintains cooperative working relationships with physicians, staff, patients, and visitors. Additional department-specific duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may change.

Requirements

Nursing diploma from an accredited diploma program, or an associate degree or higher in nursing from an accredited school of professional nursing.
Current Texas Board of Nurse Examiners licensure, or proof of reciprocity between Texas and another state within 90 days.
Relevant experience appropriate to the RN level: RN I, 6 months to 1.99 years; RN II, 2 to 4.99 years; RN III, 5 to 9.99 years; or RN IV, 10 or more years.
Non-Aggressive Crisis Management certification, to be obtained during orientation and maintained throughout employment.
Current JPS-recognized Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, maintained throughout employment.
Complete the 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

Plan, assess, direct, implement, and provide quality care for assigned patients, including modifying nursing care, administering medication, and planning discharge.
Provide education tailored to individual patient needs using the nursing process and applicable policies and procedures.
Monitor patient condition, record and report symptoms, assess vital signs, and intervene when appropriate.
Collect patient data based on presenting complaints and pertinent history.
Collaborate with patients to identify treatment goals and discharge patients as appropriate with a written discharge plan.
Encourage family participation when appropriate for the patient's age and situation.
Deliver nursing care that includes assessment and planning for education, treatment, pain management, and discharge.
Document accurately in medical records, forms, and computer systems, including orders, patient charges, and other information.
Use multidisciplinary team strategies to provide quality care and minimize infection, harm, or injury risks.
Maintain detailed reports and records and direct care with regard to age, developmental stage, presenting complaint, and pertinent history.
Maintain a cooperative working relationship with physicians, departments, staff, patients, and visitors.
Anticipate deteriorating vital-sign patterns or equipment malfunctions and take appropriate action.
Modify treatment plans in response to patient conditions and responses.
Coordinate with patient care team members on care plans and consistently use hand-off communication.
Conduct and coordinate patient care and transfers in accordance with EMTALA regulations, as applicable.
Perform additional department-specific duties and other duties as assigned.