Staff RN - LaSalle Behavioral Health, PRN

Good Samaritan•Vincennes, IN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Reports to the Director of the department. Responsible for assessing, formulating plan of care, implementing and evaluating nursing care for assigned patient population. Is a leader and collaborates with the healthcare team to promote a world class environment.

Requirements

Graduate from an accredited school of nursing
Registered Nurse license from Indiana State license from Indiana State Board of Nursing.

Nice To Haves

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.
Maintains crises prevention Intervention certification.

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. 80% attendance in person or by phone is 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. Maintains crises prevention Intervention certification.
Recognizes withdrawal symptoms and adept at interventions.