Registered Nurse (RN)
Company: SUN Behavioral Columbus
Location: Columbus
Posted on: April 24, 2024
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Job Description:
Position Summary:Provides nursing care through physical and
mental assessments, laboratory testing, plans of care and
therapeutic treatments. Knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders;
cognitive, emotional, developmental, social and behavioral.
Performs crisis intervention. Participates in the department's
performance improvement and Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
activitiesPosition Responsibilities:Clinical / Technical Skills
(40% of performance review)Responsible for maintaining a
therapeutic milieu that is safe and focused on delivering quality
patient care. This includes leading the team that is on shift
through appropriate assignments and thorough communication.Conducts
admission and daily shift nursing assessments for all patients.
Identifies and manages patient medical conditions and changes in
patient condition. Assesses pain and utilizes appropriate pain
management techniquesProvides education to patients and
families.Conducts medication reconciliation as part of the
medication management process. Administers medications utilizing
safe medication practices and according to policy. Knowledgeable of
medications, including psychotropic drugs, and their correct
administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical
condition.Follows Computerized Physician Order Entry (CPOE)
protocols.Establishes and maintains individualized treatment plans
depending on patient need.Works as an active member of the team and
communicates with team members (physicians, therapists,
administration, other departments etc.) regarding patient care
issues.Documents based on the SUN policies.Coordinates and
supervises patient care as necessary.Performs all aspects of
patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and
reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. This includes
competence in using electronic medical record and CPOE for all
physician/Nurse Practitioner orders as well as wristband scanning
prior to medication administration.Functions as a patient and
family advocate, at all times.Demonstrates the ability to be
flexible, organized and function under stressful situationsUtilizes
proper protocols for the use of Seclusion and Restraint, and the
requirements associated with it.Perform other duties as
required.Safety (15% of performance review)Strives to create a
safe, healing environment for patients and family membersFollows
all safety rules while on the job.Reports near misses, as well as
errors and accidents promptly.Corrects minor safety
hazards.Communicates with peers and management regarding any
hazards identified in the workplace.Attends all required safety
programs and understands responsibilities related to general,
department, and job specific safety.Participates in quality
projects, as assigned, and supports quality initiatives.Supports
and maintains a culture of safety and quality.Teamwork (15% of
performance review)Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork
and cooperation.Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an
active part of the hospital team.Builds collaborative relationships
with patients, families, staff, and physicians.The ability to
retrieve, communicate, and present data and information both
verbally and in writing as requiredDemonstrates listening skills
and the ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken
and written word.Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of
communication.Adheres to the Standards of BehaviorIntegrity (15% of
performance review)Strives to always do the right thing for the
patient, coworkers, and the hospitalAdheres to established
standards, policies, procedures, protocols, and laws.Applies the
Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to personal practice
and commits to service excellence.Supports and demonstrates fiscal
responsibility through supply usage, ordering of supplies, and
conservation of facility resources.Completes required trainings
within defined time periods, as established by job description,
policies, or hospital leadershipExemplifies professionalism through
good attendance and positive attitude, at all times.Maintains
confidentiality of patient and staff information, following HIPAA
and other privacy laws.Ensures proper documentation in all position
activities, following federal and state guidelines.Compassion (15%
of performance review)Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the
highest quality patient care for patients.Willingness to be
accepting of those in need, and to extend a helping handDesire to
go above and beyond for othersUnderstanding and accepting of
cultural diversity and differencesEducationRequired: Associates
degree in nursing from an accredited nursing program. Current
Registered Nurse license in the state of employment. CPR and
hospital-selected de-escalation technique certification.Preferred:
Advanced degree or certification in nursing from an accredited
nursing programMaintains education and development appropriate for
position.ExperiencePreferred: A minimum of one (1) year experience
in a behavioral healthcare setting.
Keywords: SUN Behavioral Columbus, Columbus , Registered Nurse (RN), Healthcare , Columbus, Ohio
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