Staff Nurse - Evenings

The Menninger Clinic•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for providing direct patient care, including assessment, care planning, and implementation of nursing interventions. The Staff Nurse will work as an effective member of an interdisciplinary team, ensuring patient safety and contributing to hospital operations. This role involves medication administration, patient and family education, and discharge planning. The nurse will also participate in performance improvement activities and assist with the orientation and training of new staff and students.

Requirements

BSN degree required.
Current license to practice as an RN in the state of Texas.
Two years of experience in psychiatric nursing.

Responsibilities

Sets appropriate goals for each patient, including physical, psychological, social, and continuing care needs.
Develops comprehensive nursing care plans based on nursing diagnosis and standards of care.
Effectively utilizes the nursing process in directing and providing patient care.
Modifies the plan of care based on ongoing patient assessment.
Ensures effective health teaching for patients and families.
Ensures comprehensive discharge planning relative to nursing care needs.
Observes, documents, and communicates patient responses and effectiveness of nursing intervention and medication.
Ensures safety by making patient and safety rounds according to policy.
Seeks constructive feedback from co-workers regarding performance, interpersonal relations, nursing skills, and abilities.
Supports and encourages a constructive working relationship with program and other disciplines/departments.
Responds to patients, staff, and visitors in a professional manner.
Demonstrates good judgment and behavior appropriate to the hospital.
Participates in performance improvement activities.
Relieves charge nurse in their absence as assigned.
Provides safe and timely administration of medication and prescribed treatments.
Effectively engages patients in full participation of treatment program.
Seeks opportunities to participate in hospital committees, performance improvement initiatives, and activities.
Participates in orientation and training of students and new staff.