Staff Nurse - SC LaSalle Behavioral Health, Days

Good Samaritan•Vincennes, IN

8h•Onsite

About The Position

The Staff Nurse reports to the Director of the department and is responsible for assessing, formulating a plan of care, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for an assigned patient population. This role involves leadership and collaboration with the healthcare team to foster a world-class environment. Shared governance, a professional structural model founded on partnership, equity, accountability, and ownership, supports an interdisciplinary design for excellent patient care. Good Samaritan has been providing trusted, industry-leading health care for over 115 years, serving a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. The hospital maintains its foundational compassionate principles and is committed to its patients, staff, and communities. Good Samaritan is recognized for its excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center. The organization is seeking compassionate, caring, and dedicated nurses to join its team and continue its tradition of excellence.

Requirements

Maintains crises prevention Intervention certification.
Versed in State of Indiana mental health legal proceedings (Confidentiality Laws, Voluntary Admissions, Immediate Detention, Emergency Detention, Temporary Commitment, Revocation of TC, Regular Commitment, Duty to Warn).
Knowledgeable about continuum of care for medial/psychiatric case.
Understands psychiatric disorders and clinical practice guidelines.
Recognizes withdrawal symptoms and adept at interventions.

Responsibilities

Performs patient assessments in a systematic and organized manner to provide high quality and safe outcomes.
Provides direction and collaborates with team members to support a healthy work environment.
Analyzes collected data to formulate a plan of care that contributes to high quality and safe outcomes.
Implements a plan of care with measurable criteria consistent with world class performance levels.
Evaluates the plan of care with the patient and family/support system to maintain world class levels of patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Contributes to a high performance work environment by seeking educational resources that enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills.
Apply for nursing council or committee and be vested on one council at least every 5 years, with 80% attendance in person or by phone required.
Advancements in Clinical Ladder will be reflected in yearly application process and is expected for job performance standards.
Communicates information to the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team.
Manages Initial and frequent follow-up contacts with LaSalle Behavioral Health's after hours Emergency Call System.
Conducts Medication Education group.
Does emergency interventions and administers restrain/seclusion according to latest standards.