Staff Nurse - Brain Stimulation (days)

The Menninger Clinic•Houston, TX

21d

About The Position

The Staff Nurse provides nursing care for patients in the Brain Stimulation program. The role includes assessing patients’ physical, psychological, and social needs; setting care goals; developing and updating comprehensive nursing care plans; providing patient and family health teaching; and coordinating discharge planning related to nursing needs. The nurse uses the nursing process to direct and deliver care and adjusts plans based on ongoing assessment. The Staff Nurse works as an effective member of the interdisciplinary team by documenting and communicating patient responses and treatment effectiveness, conducting safety rounds, collaborating with colleagues and other departments, participating in performance improvement, and relieving the charge nurse when assigned. The role also includes administering medications and prescribed treatments safely, engaging patients in their treatment programs, and participating in hospital committees, orientation, and training activities.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN).
Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas.
Two years of experience in psychiatric nursing.

Responsibilities

Set appropriate goals addressing each patient’s physical, psychological, social, and continuing care needs; evaluate nursing actions and recommend changes.
Conduct effective biopsychosocial assessments.
Develop comprehensive nursing care plans based on nursing diagnoses and standards of care, with clearly written expected outcomes.
Use the nursing process effectively to direct and provide patient care.
Modify plans of care based on ongoing patient assessment.
Provide health teaching to patients and families.
Ensure comprehensive discharge planning related to nursing care needs.
Observe, document, and communicate patient responses and the effectiveness of nursing interventions and medications in accordance with established policies and procedures.
Conduct patient and safety rounds, assess physical environments, and follow up on identified concerns.
Seek constructive feedback, recognize limitations through self-appraisal and peer review, and use management and clinical supervision effectively.
Support constructive working relationships with programs, disciplines, and departments while valuing differing ideas.
Respond professionally to patients, staff, and visitors and maintain behavior and appearance appropriate to the hospital.
Participate in performance improvement activities.
Relieve the charge nurse when assigned.
Demonstrate knowledge of medication actions, administration methods, side effects, and contraindications by successfully completing the annual medication examination.
Administer medications and prescribed treatments safely and on time, and promptly report errors.
Engage patients in full participation in their treatment programs.
Seek opportunities to participate in hospital committees, performance improvement initiatives, and activities.
Participate in orientation and training for students and new staff.