Registered Nurse Resource Option 1

Mental Health Nurse

MH nurses are committed to making an impact in the lives of their patients, and their colleagues. The MH nurse is professionally engaged, possesses clinical expertise, has a spirit of inquiry, embraces learning and fosters the patient relationship. This position is accountable and responsible for the provision and coordination of competent, evidence-based care, which includes assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation. Participates in decision making, teaching, mentoring, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to advance the patient plan of care. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Nursing school
• A current Indiana Registered Nurse License.
• BLS certification or must obtain during Orientation and prior to reporting to department.

Preferred Job Requirements

• BSN degree
• 1 – 2 years medical/surgical or rehabilitation experience
• CRRN certification

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

• Mathematical calculations and medication preparation and administration.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively and tactfully communicate with patients and their families and guests, co-workers, managers, providers and other hospital personnel on a one-to-one basis using appropriate grammar, vocabulary and word usage.
• Interpersonal skills necessary in order to carry out duties in a professional manner, as well as the ability to work well under stress.
• Developed computer skills and the ability to learn and proficiently perform patient care applications, echarting, email and other standards applications related to the department operations and job function.
• Strong customer service skills, with special emphasis on patient centered care.
• Ability to promote compassion and a therapeutic environment.
• Ability to provide clinical reasoning; decision-making and critical thinking.
• Ability to use independent judgment and discretion.
• Ability to analytically evaluate problem situations in-depth and come to independent, appropriate conclusions.
• Ability to be discreet and protect the integrity of any confidential matter or information encountered during the performance of job duties.
• Ability to manage multiple issues simultaneously and appropriately prioritize based on patient needs.
• Basic working understanding of concepts of infection control principles to prevent the spread of infection to patients, self and others.
• Ability to react appropriately in any environment or situation.
• General awareness and understanding of legal implication of patient care activities and self-performance while performing job duties.

Working Conditions

• Typical hospital clinical environment with frequent standing and walking.
• Work may be subject to interruptions and occasional high stress levels.
• Risk for occupational exposure to blood, body fluid and other potentially infectious, electrical and radiation hazards.
• Works with protected health information.
• Works in close proximity to patients and visitors.
• Ability to work any shift, occasional extended hours, holidays and/or weekends based on the needs of the department.
• May be required to float to other departments based on hospital census.

Physical and Mental Activities, Tools and Equipment

• Standing, walking, stooping, bending, lifting, pushing and pulling to provide patient care and to utilize patient care devices necessary to perform duties in a safe manner.
• Use of computers and other standard office equipment.
• May push workstation on wheels to patient rooms.
• May lift supplies and equipment typically found in clinical patient care areas.
• Operates equipment typically found in patient rooms.
• Must assist patients with mobility both in and out of bed.

Equal Opportunity Employer Marion Health is a smoke-free environment.