RN Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH - Full Time Nights $7 differential

RN Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH - Full Time Nights $7 differential The EmPATH Registered Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the EmPATH Manager, the EmPATH Registered Nurse has 12‑hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high quality, individualized patient/family centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of age and population‑specific awareness. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall support MLK Community Hospital’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides nursing care to the mental health client whose condition may be unstable and ever changing. In collaboration with the physician, evaluates for suicidal or homicidal tendencies and inappropriate responses indicating psychosis, anxiety, and/or depression in order to determine if the patient’s condition is severe enough to be admitted to a higher level of care. Oversees direct patient care, performs patient assessments, behavioral health assessments, eligibility for 5150 designation, and is responsible to ensure safety at all times. Provides treatment and discharge planning by interfacing with physicians, providers, families, and all relevant internal and external resources. The nurse demonstrates the use of the nursing process as a problem‑solving model; utilizing knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs. Focuses nursing assessment on areas most productive for the given patient population or situation, recognizes subtle changes in clinical situations, evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care, and prioritizes and organizes patient care to ensure follow‑through. Demonstrates the Hospital's mission, vision, and values when interacting with patients, families, and co‑workers. Develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship, upholds patient rights, and conducts hourly rounding on patients. Communicates utilizing the SBAR in all hand‑off situations. Performs documentation of patient care including assessment, implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit‑specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures. Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families, using appropriate resources to achieve positive patient outcomes. Reviews all orders on patients, communicates changes in patient condition with physician and other team members, contacts the physician promptly with significant changes, collaborates on required orders, and follows up with revised care. Plans, supervises, instructs, and evaluates ancillary nursing personnel, floats, orienti­es, and registry staff, ensuring evaluation is completed each shift for registry/floats. Upholds professional appearance and adheres to the dress code, wears the hospital ID badge, and promotes proper identification among peers and staff. Maintains a safe and clean environment that complies with regulatory standards, including Patient Safety Goals. Participates in the implementation of the unit‑specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms, and reports findings to the EmPATH Manager. Other duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

A. Education Associate's degree in nursing/equivalent or higher level of nursing degree required. BSN preferred. B. Qualifications/Experience Minimum 2 years of experience as RN in acute adult outpatient or inpatient psychiatric unit, background and knowledge of psychiatric and medical‑surgical illnesses and treatment. AVADE within 90 days of hire. Current Basic Life Support (BLS). C. Special Skills/Knowledge Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish). Basic computer skills. Electronic Medical Record experience preferred. Equal Rights Employer Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This application is intended for use in evaluating your application for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ocean State Job Lot