Registered Nurse Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state of employment.
• CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced degree or certification in nursing from an accredited nursing program.
• Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
• A minimum of one (1) year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a therapeutic milieu that is safe and focused on delivering quality patient care, including leading the team on shift through appropriate assignments and thorough communication.
• Conduct admission and daily shift nursing assessments for all patients.
• Identify and manage patient medical conditions and changes in patient condition.
• Assess pain and utilize appropriate pain management techniques.
• Provide education to patients and families.
• Conduct medication reconciliation as part of the medication management process.
• Administer medications utilizing safe medication practices and according to policy.
• Be knowledgeable of medications, including psychotropic drugs, and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition.
• Follow Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE) protocols.
• Establish and maintain individualized treatment plans depending on patient need.
• Work as an active member of the team and communicate with team members (physicians, therapists, administration, other departments etc.) regarding patient care issues.
• Document based on the SUN policies.
• Coordinate and supervise patient care as necessary.
• Perform all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors, including competence in using electronic medical record and CPOE for all physician/Nurse Practitioner orders as well as wristband scanning prior to medication administration.
• Function as a patient and family advocate, at all times.
• Demonstrate the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Utilize proper protocols for the use of Seclusion and Restraint, and the requirements associated with it.
• Perform other duties as required.
• Strive to create a safe, healing environment for patients and family members.
• Follow all safety rules while on the job.
• Report near misses, as well as errors and accidents promptly.
• Correct minor safety hazards.
• Communicate with peers and management regarding any hazards identified in the workplace.
• Attend all required safety programs and understand responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific safety.
• Participate in quality projects, as assigned, and support quality initiatives.
• Support and maintain a culture of safety and quality.
• Work well with others in a spirit of teamwork and cooperation.
• Respond willingly to colleagues and serve as an active part of the hospital team.
• Build collaborative relationships with patients, families, staff, and physicians.
• Retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both verbally and in writing as required.
• Demonstrate listening skills and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
• Demonstrate adequate skills in all forms of communication.
• Adhere to the Standards of Behavior.
• Strive to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers, and the hospital.
• Adhere to established standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.
• Apply the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice and commit to service excellence.
• Support and demonstrate fiscal responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility resources.
• Complete required trainings within defined time periods, as established by job description, policies, or hospital leadership.
• Exemplify professionalism through good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.
• Maintain confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
• Ensure proper documentation in all position activities, following federal and state guidelines.
• Demonstrate accountability for ensuring the highest quality patient care for patients.
• Be willing to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping hand.
• Desire to go above and beyond for others.
• Understand and accept cultural diversity and differences.