RN - Inpatient Mental Health (Full-time days or nights)

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Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Patient Care

Prepare patient for examination by recording vitals, medical history, and chief complaint.

Administer injections, medications, vaccines, and IVs as directed by providers and within the scope of licensure.

Perform laboratory tests (including point-of-care phlebotomy, specimen collection, and diagnostic tests) as directed by providers and within the scope of licensure.

Communicate test results, follow-up instructions, and address patient questions and concerns in a timely manner according to clinic policy.

Under the supervision of the psychiatric provider, meet with patients for medication management.

Assures patient understanding of appropriate educational materials regarding medications, diagnosis, and treatment plan.

Meets with patients in a crisis or urgent situation until psychiatric provider is able to evaluate them.

Uses restraints safely and according to hospital policy.

Conducts groups on anxiety, grief, stress, etc.

Respond to emergency medical situations in an urgent manner and perform on the spot emergency assistance which may include first aid and/or CPR.

Clinical Support

Assist providers with examinations and procedures.

Prepare examination and procedure rooms with necessary sanitation procedures and supplies.

Use clinical judgment to assess patients' health status in person or via phone, and recommend clinic and/or ER visit as appropriate.

Collaborate with team members and other providers to ensure all patient-care and administrative duties are completed in a timely manner.

Travel to other clinics to provide support as directed by clinic leadership.

Administrative

Answer patient phone calls and facilitate communication between patient and provider.

Complete messages and tasks as assigned in the Electronic Medical Records (EMR) system.

Schedule follow-up appointments and procedures and submit referrals as directed by providers.

Complete prior authorizations for procedures and medications as required.

Assist with maintaining an inventory of supplies.

General Duties

Practices and behaves in a professional, safe and ethical manner at all times.

Serves as a patient advocate.

Maintains friendly and courteous interpersonal communication skills and a positive service attitude.

Participates in performance improvement and educational activities. Completes all CEU's as required by respective licensure. If licensed, maintains an active and current license.

Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.

Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.

Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.

Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.

Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected violations of law or Standards of Conduct.

Complies with all applicable state and federal regulations and JCAHO standards.

Maintains a safe work environment using safe work practices, utilizing standard precautions and complying with hazardous waste procedures at all times as described in St. Anthony's Safety Manual.

Maintains the confidentiality of patient, resident, employee and organizational information.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities, however, may assist physician with special unit procedures and provide training, education, and guidance to assigned L.P.N.s, C.M.A.s, and/or C.N.A.s.

Carries out responsibilities in accordance with the department Director, organization's policies and applicable laws.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

RN with state license required; Current license to practice nursing in the state.

Two years of experience as a professional nurse in a clinic setting preferred.

Position Requirements, Licenses, Certifications, Registrations

Basic Life Support certification.

Management of Aggressive Behavior (MOAB) certification within 6 months of hire.

ACLS within 6 months of hire.

Ability to create a caring, compassionate relationship with the patients and families.

Ability to collaborate with the healthcare team to use evidence-based practice in providing care.

Expertise in handling sophisticated medical equipment.

Must possess effective time management skills.

Ability to carry out assignments with minimal supervision and guidance.

Language Skills

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports, business correspondence, and understand procedure manuals

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers, patients, families and the general public

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; talk and hear; and use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to walk and sit. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, color vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. May be exposed to infectious diseases and occupational dangers like accidental needle pricks. Must be able to withstand physical and emotional stress.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes or airborne particles, risk of electrical shock, and blood borne pathogens. The employee may be exposed to unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. The employee may be exposed to toxic or caustic chemicals and risk of radiation. The employee may occasionally be exposed to high, precarious places and vibration.

The employee may be exposed to combative patients.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.