Geri Psych RN

SUMMARY: Coordinates total nursing care for patients participates in patient and family teaching and provides leadership by working cooperatively with ancillary nursing and other patient team personnel in maintaining standards for professional nursing practice in the clinical setting. Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another. RESPONSIBILITIES: Documents initial and ongoing patient assessment in a complete, concise, and timely manner according to policy and procedure of MHMC. Develops and modifies and effective, comprehensive, and individualized plan of care including discharge planning for assigned patients, utilizing standards of care developed by MHMC. Applies knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served, i.e.: infant pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. Initiates and coordinates patient teaching according to identified needs. Integrates, delegates, and coordinates patient care using interdisciplinary approach. Delegates responsibilities for care, when applicable, and makes assignments according to skills of caregiver. Evaluates patient responses to interventions according to established policy and procedure of MHMC. Demonstrates an ability to plan and supervise other patient caregivers in providing patient care on unit while functioning as a professional role model. Demonstrates the ability to exercise independent judgment in times of need and emergency situations and evaluates the results of actions taken. Administers medication and perform treatments, utilizing principles of aseptic technique to assigned patient according to the established policy and procedure of MHMC. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of one year of RN experience. Epic experience preferred. Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in services, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training). Attends and participates in staff meetings and in services and/or reviews documentation as required. Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring. Performs analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision. Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate. Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues. Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located. EDUCATION: Graduate of an accredited school of Nursing, BSN preferred. MA RN License BLS and/or ACLS Certification Additional certification required where applicable: ICU, FLOAT, S1 and M2-ACLS Emergency Department-PALS and ACLS PACU-ACLS, PALS Interventional-PALS and ACLS Pay Range: $36.87-$73.13 Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Location: Morton Hospital - 88 Washington Street Taunton, Massachusetts 02780 Work Type: 24 hour eves, e/o weekend/holiday Work Shift: Evening Driving Required: Yes Union: Massachusetts Nurses Association As Rhode Island's largest health system and private employer, Brown University Health is the state's premier provider of health services and includes the only Level I Trauma Center for southeastern New England. Today, more than 20,000 people work at Brown University Health and bring their unique skills, experiences, and compassion to their jobs every day. Formed in 1994, Brown University Health is a not-for-profit health system based in Providence, RI comprising three teaching hospitals of The Warren Alpert Medical School of Brown University: Rhode Island Hospital and its Hasbro Children's; The Miriam Hospital; and Bradley Hospital, the nation’s first psychiatric hospital for children; Newport Hospital, Saint Anne's Hospital and Morton Hospital, community hospitals offering a broad range of health services; Gateway Healthcare, the state’s largest provider of community behavioral health care; and Brown Health Medical Group, the largest multi-specialty practice in Rhode Island. Brown University Health is an equal opportunity employer that values diversity of cultural background, race, gender, age, religion, identity, ability, and perspectives - we are actively committed to a diverse workforce that represents the patients and community that we serve. We are invested in creating a respectful, inclusive, and equitable environment that supports the holistic well-being of our employees and their families. Join us and help build a healthier future for our patients - and for yourself. Company Location Belonging and Engagement Nursing Our Mission