Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Behavioral Health Unit - Clermont Hospital

Registered Nurse (RN) Psychiatric Clermont Hospital

The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:

• Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Implementing clinical nursing interventions
• Having a highly diverse medical skillset
• Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
• Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment

Essential Functions:

• Provide direct patient care according to the provider's prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery
• Assess and documents the patient's conditions and report changes as needed
• Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly
• Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene
• Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and/or family/significant other that is necessary to plan and implement the treatment plan
• Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments
• Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes
• Other duties as assigned

Education:

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Certifications:

• Current state licensure (or covered compact licensure) as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)

Experience:

• New grad RN

Training:

• EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)
• De-Escalation Training (preferred, not required)

Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.

As a Mercy Health associate, you're part of a mission that matters. We support your well-being personally and professionally. Our benefits are built to grow with you and meet your unique needs, every step of the way.

What we offer Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible) Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HAS/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.

Department: Adult Behavioral Health Unit - Clermont