RN - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALTY

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

13d

About The Position

The RN provides professional nursing services guided by the Transformation Model for the Professional Practice of Nursing and accepts responsibility for directing co-workers in implementing the nursing care plan to maximize patient outcomes. The role may coordinate clinical patient activities in the absence of the Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager and participates in shared decision-making. The RN assesses patient conditions; initiates appropriate nursing or medical care; develops, implements, and evaluates individualized plans of care; documents care and patient responses; and educates patients and families. The position collaborates with the health care team, delegates and supervises care-plan implementation, supports a safe care environment, participates in quality improvement, and contributes to the development of colleagues and students. Nursing activities must comply with hospital policies, the Michigan Public Health Code, and ANA Scope & Standards of Practice.

Requirements

Current Michigan license as a Registered Nurse.
Clinical knowledge and critical-thinking skills necessary to deliver quality patient care.
Associate degree in Nursing.
Basic Life Support certification within 60 days of hire.
Interpersonal skills for effective communication.
Computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Coordinate clinical patient activities in the absence of the Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager.
Participate in shared decision-making.
Assess patient conditions and initiate appropriate nursing and/or medical care in accordance with established guidelines and evidence-based practice.
Develop and update individualized plans of care based on patient assessments and in coordination with the medical diagnosis and treatment plan, patient, and available resources.
Implement purposeful plans of care tailored to each patient.
Evaluate patient outcomes and responses to care, revising plans as needed.
Document assessments, plans, care provided, and patient responses in the patient record.
Educate patients and families according to assessed needs using a mutual participation model.
Participate in planning, implementing, and evaluating quality improvement activities within the department, health system, and/or community.
Perform nursing activities in accordance with hospital policies and procedures, the Michigan Public Health Code, and ANA Scope & Standards of Practice.
Use unit-specific equipment and appropriate supplies to deliver patient care.
Provide a safe environment for patients, families, and caregivers.
Support development of associates and students through mentoring, preceptorship, and peer review.
Maintain professional development and use current evidence and research in practice.
Communicate significant information and changes in patient condition to the health care team.
Maintain professional relationships with the health care team, patients, and patients' families.
Delegate, direct, and supervise implementation of care plans by LPNs, PCTs, or other health care workers.
Perform additional duties as assigned.