Nurse (Health Care)

To be part of our organization, every employee is expected to understand and embrace the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values: integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion. These principles guide our actions and define our commitment to delivering exceptional care every day.
Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care across a diverse behavioral health population, we have open roles, and various shifts open in Adolescent Psychiatry, General Adult, Geriatric Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, and Transitional Youth .
The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care in accordance with unit policies and procedures. This role includes supervising non-RN staff, coordinating patient care activities, and serving in a charge nurse capacity when assigned, including delegation and oversight of unit operations.
The RN may be required to support multiple behavioral health units based on patient needs and staffing priorities, ensuring continuity and quality of care. EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Assesses The Patient's Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.

• Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
• Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
• Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient?S Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge. Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
• Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
• Functions As A Charge Nurse.
• Meets Performance Expectations For Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, And Staff And Self Development As Outlined In Performance Review.
• Performs Other Duties As Assigned Or Directed To Ensure Smooth Operation Of The Department/Unit.
• Demonstrates Competency In The Care Of The Neuro Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In Neuro Assessment
• Demonstrates Skill And Knowledge In The Airway Management Of The Neuro Patient
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In Assisting The Physician And Caring For The Patient During Special Neuro Procedures
• Performs Pharynaeal, Endotracheal, Tracheostomy Suctioning According To Established Policy And Procedure: Demonstrates Skill And Understanding In The Use Of Equipment And Care Of Patient In A Halo Brace
• Demonstrates Skill And Understanding Of Nursing Responsibilities And Interventions For The Patient On A Ventilator