RN - Psych

Registered Nurse (RN) in Behavioral Health

Job Title: Registered Nurse (RN) Profession: Nursing Specialty: Behavioral Health Duration: 13 weeks Shift: Days Hours per Shift: 12 Experience: At least 1 year of inpatient psychiatric experience; recent hospital experience within the last 5 years License: Oregon RN license required Certifications: BLS, CPI Must-Have: - At least 1 year of inpatient psychiatric experience - Recent hospital experience within the last 5 years

Description: Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient. Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, and needs related to age/culture. Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate. Implements and performs individualized care based on the nursing care plan and the nurse's role with the patient. This care may include but is not limited to assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling. Medication administration, skin assessment/wound care, and pain management. Operation and manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, and monitoring devices. Assisting the physician and other licensed independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures. Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion. Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel to ensure optimum patient care. Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care. Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible. Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status, and results of care to the interdisciplinary team. Creates a safe, therapeutic milieu on the unit. Attends group activities, observes patient interactions, and participates as requested by the group leader. Participates in treatment team meetings. If appropriately credentialed, performs duties as assigned. Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language. Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Flexible, able to prioritize and adapt to rapidly changing patient and unit needs. Demonstrates effective teaching skills. Responds effectively to patient crisis and emergency situations. Proficient in the use of computers, including accessing the internet, word processing, and documenting in an electronic medical record system. Maintains regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.

City: Coos Bay State: OR