RN Behavioral Health/Full Time/Day Shift - 1758684

RN Behavioral Health/Full Time/Day Shift

Delivers care to patients who require acute mental health care. Ensures that care delivered complies with the objectives and policies of the hospital. Has 12-hour accountability for assigned area of responsibility. Ensures unit is staffed appropriately. Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation and evaluation when performing nursing techniques for the comfort and well-being of the patient. Assists and supervises, Behavioral Health Technicians to ensure that age/developmentally appropriate care is delivered in accordance with unit standards.

Position Qualifications (including required licenses/certifications, education and job knowledge/experience):

• Current Florida RN license
• BSN preferred
• CPI Certification
• Current BLS Certification
• Florida Protective Services background check
• Experience in Mental Healthcare, Knowledge of Mental Health Law
• Demonstrate time management skills
• Positive affect and excellent oral and written communication skills
• Visual and hearing senses must be adequate to assess/detect changes in human physiological condition

Primary Responsibilities:

• Assisting the Director in planning, supervising and evaluating the nursing care of psychiatric patients.
• Observe professional ethics in maintaining confidential information acquired concerning the personal, financial, medical or employment status or patients and their families. Must follow and enforce accepted safety practices for patients and hospital.
• Participate in Performance improvement activities. Utilize the nursing process to oversee and provide age specific patient care.

Florida Medical Center