RN - Behavioral Health (Relief Variable)
Company: StCharles
Location: Great Falls
Posted on: September 5, 2021
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Job Description:
ST. CHARLES HEALTH SYSTEM JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE:
RN – Behavioral Health REPORTS TO
POSITION: Department
Manager/Director
DEPARTMENT:
Varies DATE LAST
REVIEWED:
January 23, 2017 OUR VISION:
Creating America’s healthiest community, together OUR MISSION:
In the
spirit of love and compassion, better health, better care, better
value OUR
VALUES:
Accountability, Caring and Teamwork DEPARTMENTAL SUMMARY: The Behavioral Health RN
positions include bedside RNs on units throughout St. Charles
Health System. These departments provide 24/7 specialized
care to patients throughout their hospitalization and
discharge. POSITION OVERVIEW: The RN provides quality patient
and family centered care as a member of the health care team in
accordance with St. Charles Health System mission, philosophy,
policies, and procedures. Applies standards for professional
nursing practice and focuses clinical care to enhance the
experience for patients, families, and all others. As a nurse, this
position will oversee the work of other caregivers, providing
specific care to assigned patient(s) throughout the shift, as
required under the scope of the RN licensure. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES: Establishes and maintains therapeutic nurse-patient
relationships, assists in facilitating a structured environment and
therapeutic milieu, respects the privacy and protects the
confidentiality of patients while maintaining the boundaries of the
professional role. Coordinates with peers to ensure nursing interventions have been
assigned or delegated effectively and efficiently. Assigns or
delegates to others, nursing measures which the person is prepared
to perform and qualified to perform and are within that
person's practice/scope of duties.
Assesses the patient’s condition and needs using critical
thinking and clinical judgment: sets outcomes; implements
appropriate nursing actions and collaborates with other disciplines
to meet the patient’s/family’s physical, emotional, spiritual,
social, and intellectual needs; and evaluates patient’s
progress. Calculates dosages and administers medications accurately
in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and
procedures for medication administration. Documents all patient care with proficiency in compliance
with hospital policies, procedures and regulatory
agencies. Demonstrates awareness of and supports St. Charles departmental
and operating unit goals through participation in continuous
quality improvement and departmental activities. Participates in activities that promote professional
growth and development of self and others. Communicates (both written and orally) effectively and maintains
professional relationships with caregivers, medical staff,
patients, and guests. Identifies work-related problems with possible solutions and
implements solution(s) within scope of practice, as
appropriate. Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in
all respects. Supports Value Improvement Practice (VIP- Lean) principles of
continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a
champion of change. Participates in creating a healing environment that supports all
aspects of the care environment and the wholeness of each
individual, patient and caregiver. Participates in creating intentional relationships and
demonstrates focused attitudes and behaviors that enhance the care
experience. Provides a therapeutic presence in service to others by
purposefully responding to the needs of patients in a caring way,
including introducing oneself and explaining role in patient’s
care, asking the patient his or her preferred name, sitting
with the patient to determine his or her care goals, active
listening, communicating effectively and appropriately through
touch, eye contact, etc. Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers,
patients and guests Conducts all activities with the highest standards of
professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all
applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures, supporting
the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an
ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected
violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all
organizational investigations and proceedings. Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that
promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate. Performs stand by callback as assigned. Varies by
department. May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the
organization, as required or assigned.
EDUCATION Required: As required by RN licensure. Preferred:
BSN LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION Required: Current Oregon RN license AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider
certification. Code Grey Training required within 3 months of hire Valid Oregon driver’s license and ability to meet SCHS driving
requirements. EXPERIENCE Required: N/A Recent experience in a residential or hospital-based designated
psychiatric unit/area strongly Knowledge of basic physiological, psychological, and
psychosocial concepts including commonly used psychotropic
medications. Experience in high needs patient population problem-solving and
de-escalation skills, and concepts of disease processes. Experience dealing with the public and some clinical knowledge
in the areas of mental and substance abuse disorders, counseling,
and case management skills. PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment
(PPE) required to perform the job safely. ADDITIONAL POSITION INFORMATION: General: Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact
with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles
Health. Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills. Strong teamwork and collaborative skills. Strong analytical, problem solving and decision making
skills. Basic to intermediate ability and experience with computer
applications, specifically electronic medical records system and MS
Office. Physical Requirements Continually (75% or more): Standing and walking, keyboard
operation, use of clear and audible speaking voice and the ability
to hear normal speech level. Frequently (50%): Sitting,
lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 1-25 pounds. The use and
operation of a motor vehicle for Home Health and Wound Caregivers.
Occasionally (25%): Bending, stooping/kneeling/crouching, climbing
ladder/step-stool (varies by area), reaching overhead,
lifting/carrying/pushing or pulling 25-50 pounds,
grasping/squeezing, ability to hear whispered speech level. Rarely
(10%): Climbing stairs. Never (0%): Climbing ladder/step-stool
(varies by area), operation of a motor vehicle. Exposure to
Elemental Factors Rarely (10%): Wet/slippery area, chemical
solution. Never (0%): Heat, cold, noise, dust, vibration, uneven
surface. Blood-Borne Pathogen (BBP) Exposure Category Risk for
Exposure to BBP Schedule Weekly Hours: Caregiver Type: Shift: Is Exempt Position? Job Family: Compensation (min.): Compensation (mid): Compensation (max): Scheduled Days of the Week: Shift Start & End Time:
Demonstrates knowledgeable and proficient medical/mental health
nursing procedures including: Implementing the legal orders of the
authorized physician, fundamental physical exam skills, collection
of laboratory specimens, utilization of seclusion and restraint,
and completing a comprehensive mental status examination.
Rapidly assess and respond to crisis situations utilizing available
unit, hospital and community resources. Maintains an in-depth
knowledge of current seclusion and restraint policies, laws and
regulations.
Participates with team members in facilitating patient’s and
family’s learning throughout the continuum of care.
Reinforces patient's continued health care through teaching, group
facilitation, and/or referral for community agency follow-up.
Maintains and demonstrates an in-depth knowledge of nursing
principles, practices, standards, and techniques and applies this
knowledge in accordance with St. Charles Health System policies and
procedures and within laws and regulations governing nursing
practice in the State of Oregon.
Preferred:
Department specific acute care certification. (i.e. Psychiatric
Mental Health Nurse, RN-BC)
Preferred: 1 year recent acute care RN.
Keywords: StCharles, Great Falls , RN - Behavioral Health (Relief Variable), Other , Great Falls, Montana
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