Staff Nurse II, Adolescent Psych 3EB
About The Position
Applying the principles of the nursing process and working within the policies/procedures of the Patient Care Services Department and the Medical Center, the staff nurse is a registered nurse (RN) who, as the patient's primary nurse, is responsible and accountable for: The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost-effective patient care from admission to discharge; Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and restorative measures; Responding to medical and environmental emergencies.
Requirements
- Graduate from accredited school of nursing
- Minimum one year clinical acute psychiatric experience
- Registered Nurse - State Licensure - RN
- Basic Life Support Certification - BLS
- Demonstrates working knowledge of patient care techniques, medications, treatments and general health care procedures.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in fast-paced environment with changing priorities.
- Ability to provide basic patient care to a diverse patient population
- Ability to read/interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations
- Ability to write legibly and effectively present ideas, document activities
- Ability to demonstrate leadership abilities
- Ability to deal with problems involving several variables in situations where only limited standardization exists.
- Completion of a hospital approved course on the management of assaultive behavior within three months of employment with an annual recertification.
- Completion of a mental health services approved training program on suicide assessment within one month of employment with an annual recertification.
Nice To Haves
- BSN
- Two years clinical acute psychiatric experience
Responsibilities
- The overall management of the nursing care provided, assuring competent, compassionate and cost-effective patient care from admission to discharge
- Assuring the safety, comfort, personal hygiene and protection of patients and performing disease prevention and restorative measures
- Responding to medical and environmental emergencies
Benefits
- Eligible positions also include a comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
