RN Psychiatry (Per Diem, Nights)

Description Job Summary Responsible for the planning and delivery of care utilizing nursing processes: assessment, implementation and evaluation. Oversees the plan of care, utilizes effective problem solving strategies, and applies evidence based practices. Supports and upholds quality standards of a Magnet designated hospital and Patient Bill of Rights. Possesses a passion for learning and provides compassionate and family centered care for Psychiatric patients. Practices under the supervision of the Nursing Manager/Director. Job Specific Duties * Plans, implements, and documents the plan of care in collaboration with the other disciplines and services to assure safe and efficient care. * Ensures completion of patient admission history, and prepares and completes the discharge planning process accurately as per department and hospital policies and procedures. * Obtains parental consent for every medication administered per policy. * Follows physician's orders, checks labs, tests, and administers patient medications when needed. Adheres to six rights of medication administration per Medication administration policy. * Accesses IV sites after removal of IV to check for infiltration, redness, and infections. * Collaborates and rounds with a multi-disciplinary team in daily care planning rounds, as appropriate and fosters a Family Centered Care Environment. * Ensures safe analgesics/narcotics administration, monitoring and reassessment as per hospital Pain Management policy and procedure. * Completes all nursing multi-system assessment that includes head to toe, performs systems assessment based upon patient need. Performs mental health assessment. * Ensures appropriate restraint orders, use, documentation, and monitoring as required by Sedation policy and procedure. * Accesses electronic health record independently according to hospital policy and completes accurate and timely documentation within 24 hours in the patient's electronic health record. * Communicates with patient and family on additional resources available to the patient. * Ensures voluntary consents and/ or baker acts are up to date and in good standing. * Coordinates all assignments and tasks for Behavior Health Techs. * Communicates with patients and families to review plan of care and solicits input. Communicates any patient and family concerns to physician. * Educates families regarding new diagnosis and provides treatment plan. * Promotes an "error free" working environment by consistently providing high-quality safe care as prompted. * Assesses all body systems, and ensures safe, efficient care, while ensuring no medication errors, avoidance of falls, and clean sweeps. * Provides patient information and effectively completes the hand off process at shift change and patient reassignments. * Demonstrates proper personal protective equipment (PPE) indication and use. * Actively participates in the nursing governance council and unit based activities. * Meets or exceeds unit standards in achieving a 95% CEI; completes documentation in a timely manner; accountable to regulatory and requirements of the DNV, CMS, DOH, FACT, COG, COC. * Provides continuous supervision, observation of behavioral health patients, and adheres to non-violent crisis intervention strategies (CPI). Qualifications Minimum Job Requirements * RN Licensure within the State of Florida or Multi-State Enhanced Nursing License Compact (eNLC) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment * American Heart Association BLS - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment * American Heart Association PALS required within 2 years of hire - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment. * Successfully complete Crisis Prevention Intervention Program certification prior to the start of Clinical Orientation (within 7 days of hire) - maintain active and in good standing throughout employment * Level II Background Check and Affidavit of Good Moral Character Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities * BSN degree or currently enrolled in a BSN degree program * Career Development: National certification Certified Pediatric Nurse (i.e. ANCC, CPN, or RNBC) preferably within 5 years of hire. * A minimum of 1 year of experience as an RN in a Pediatric Psychiatric setting preferred. * Proficiency in computers and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) preferred. * Able to analyze and interpret data and utilize the information to make judgments regarding patient care. * Effective verbal and written communication skills. * Ability to positively influence, hold self and others accountable. * Able to work effectively in collaborative environment. * Ability to apply principles of evidence-based practice, analytical thinking, and service excellence in practice. * Able to float to various nursing units while maintaining the delivery of clinical excellence and high quality service. Job: Nursing - Clinical Department: PSYCHIATRY-2100-630000 Job Status: Professional