RN - EMERGENCY DEPARTMENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SPECIALTY

Sparrow•Lansing, MI

13d•Onsite

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 includes coordinating clinical patient activities when the Department Manager or Assistant Department Manager is absent and participating in shared decision making. The RN assesses patient conditions, initiates appropriate nursing and medical care, and develops, implements, evaluates, and revises individualized plans of care in coordination with patients and their available resources. The RN documents assessments and care, educates patients and families, participates in quality improvement, follows applicable hospital policies and professional standards, and helps maintain a safe care environment. The position also supports professional development, collaborates with the health care team, and delegates and supervises care-plan implementation by LPNs, PCTs, or other health care workers.

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, implement, evaluate, and revise individualized plans of care based on patient assessment and in coordination with the medical diagnosis, treatment plan, patient, and available resources.
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 and provide a safe environment for patients, families, and caregivers.
Support the development of associates and students through mentoring, preceptorship, and peer review; remain accountable for professional development and use current evidence and research in practice.
Communicate significant information and changes in patient condition to the health care team and maintain professional relationships with team members, patients, and families.
Delegate, direct, and supervise care-plan implementation by LPNs, PCTs, or other health care workers.
Perform additional duties as assigned.