RN Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH - Full Time Nights $7 differential

RN Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH - Full Time Nights $7 differential The EmPATH Registered Nurse is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN) responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and the management of patient care. Reporting to the EmPATH Manager, the EmPATH Registered Nurse has 12‑hour accountability for organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high‑quality, individualized patient/family‑centered care based on the Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs and considerations of age and population‑specific awareness. This position requires full understanding and active participation in fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate behavior consistent with the Core Values and support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital’s strategic plan and the goals and direction of the quality and performance improvement process activities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Provides nursing care to the mental health client whose condition may be unstable and ever changing. In collaboration with the physician, evaluates for suicidal or homicidal tendencies and inappropriate responses indicating psychosis, anxiety and/or depression in order to determine if the patient’s condition is severe enough to be admitted to a higher level of care. Oversees direct patient care, performs patient assessments, Behavioral Health assessments, eligibility for 5150 designation and ensures safety at all times. Provides treatment and discharge planning by interfacing with physicians, providers, families and all relevant internal and external resources. Demonstrates the use of the nursing process as a problem‑solving model; utilizing knowledge and experience to anticipate and plan to meet patient and family needs. Conducts nursing assessment focused on target areas most productive for a given patient population or situation; recognizes subtle changes, evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care; prioritizes and organizes patient care ensuring follow‑through with planned care. Demonstrates the Hospital’s mission, vision, and values when interacting with patients, families, and co‑workers. Develops and maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship; respects patient rights as reflected in the values and mission. Conducts hourly rounding on patients. Communicates utilizing SBAR in all hand‑off situations. Documents patient care including assessment, implementation, evaluation, and the Watson Model of Care following unit‑specific and hospital documentation policies and procedures. Demonstrates commitment to meeting the learning needs of patients and families; utilizes appropriate resources to achieve positive patient outcomes. Reviews all orders on patients, communicates changes in patient condition with the physician and team members, contacts the physician promptly with significant changes, and follows up with revised care as necessary. Plans, supervises, instructs, and evaluates ancillary nursing personnel, floaters, orientees, and registry staff; ensures evaluation is completed each shift for registry/floats. Upholds professional appearance and adherence to dress code; wears hospital ID badge and promotes identification standards for peers and staff. Maintains a safe and clean environment compliant with regulatory standards, including Patient Safety Goals. Participates in the unit‑specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes monitoring forms, and reports findings to the EmPATH Manager. Other duties as assigned. Position Requirements A. Education Associate’s degree in nursing/equivalent or higher level of nursing degree required; BSN preferred. B. Qualifications/Experience Minimum two years of experience as RN in an acute adult outpatient or inpatient psychiatric unit, with background and knowledge of psychiatric and medical‑surgical illnesses and treatments. AVADE within 90 days of hire. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. C. Special Skills/Knowledge Bilingual skills preferred (Spanish). Basic computer skills. Electronic medical record experience preferred. Equal Rights Employer Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, citizenship status, military service, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. This application is intended for use in evaluating your application for employment. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ocean State Job Lot