Registered Nurse, Inpatient Behavioral Health Float Pool
POSITION
Summary:
Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient centered care for the Behavioral Health Units:
Geriatric Psych, Adult Behavioral Health, Adolescent Behavioral Heath and Eating DisordersCoordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary teamCommunicates, as appropriate, the patients clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatmentResponsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured and therapeutic milieu, with age-specific behavioral management practicesDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population servedPromotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactionsReports to the Clinical CoordinatorCreates a caring and compassionate environment through Core Values of Teamwork, Respect, and CommunicationEDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/
Experience:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have a current Registered Nurse license with the state of ConnecticutMust have certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this roleMust be trained in PMT and de-escalation techniques, as prescribed by ECHN, and receive certification within 6 months of hire into the roleExperience preferredCOMPETENCIES:
Must be able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and writing situationsMust possess basic computer skillsMust be capable of taking swift and efficient action, including patient restraint when responding to patient emergency codesMust be able to work at both Manchester Memorial Hospital and Rockville General Hospital with the ability to cross-campuses mid-shift if required based on staffing needsEmployee must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites in order to perform essential dutiesProof of valid driver license, current auto insurance identification card covering State minimums, current vehicle registration and a driving record free of any major violations is requiredESSENTIAL DUTIES and
Responsibilities:
Disclaimer:
Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the jobThey are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this positionThese responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timeJob-Specific Competency Performs comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the patients condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects as evidenced by supervisor observation and chart auditsAssess and reassess painUtilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniquesEducates the patient and family regarding pain managementDocumentation reflects assessments, interventions and evaluation of effectiveness as evidenced by supervisor review/observationDevelops and revises individualized treatment plans as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatmentEvaluates overall plan daily for effectivenessInvolves the patient and family in the formulation of goalsDocumentation reflects assessments, interventions and evaluation of effectivenessEvidenced by supervisor review / observationFollows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errorsDemonstrates knowledge of medications including psychotropic drugs and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition as evidenced by chart audits and supervisor observationPerforms all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes as evidenced by supervisor observationDocuments the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools as evidenced by chart audits and supervisor observationDemonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situationsUtilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation as evidenced by supervisor observationFormulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate as evidenced by chart audits and supervisor observationPractices autonomously, consistent with evidence-based standardsPursues personal and professional growth and developmentServes as a professional role model and mentor as evidenced by supervisor observationDemonstrates the ability to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment as evidenced by observation of appropriate interventions as well as patient, peer and supervisor feedbackDemonstrates clinical expertise, perceptiveness, empathy and interpersonal warmth as evidenced by supervisor and peer observation and feedback on Satisfaction SurveysDisplays and promotes sensitivity to the privacy needs of psychiatric patientsEffectively uses psychological and physical management techniques to manage violent or potentially violent situations consistent with PMT training as evidenced by peer and supervisor observationParticipates in Early Response codes and DrStrong codes, attendance at PMT refresher trainingsDemonstrates the abilities to effectively set limits with patients and maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries as evidenced by peer and supervisor observationCollaborates and communicates with all members of the treatment team to effectively meet the treatment needs of the patient as evidenced by feedback from treatment team members and supervisor observationProvides psychotherapeutic treatment to patients as evidenced by documentation reflecting individual psychotherapeutic interventions and documentation of nurse-led educational and psychotherapeutic groups.
Recommended Skills Administration Assessments Auditing Behavioral Medicine Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Summary:
Utilizing the nursing process, provides high quality direct and indirect patient centered care for the Behavioral Health Units:
Geriatric Psych, Adult Behavioral Health, Adolescent Behavioral Heath and Eating DisordersCoordinates patient care by working collaboratively with the interdisciplinary teamCommunicates, as appropriate, the patients clinical condition, responding quickly and accurately to changes in condition or response to treatmentResponsible for creating and maintaining a safe, structured and therapeutic milieu, with age-specific behavioral management practicesDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population servedPromotes the profession of nursing and professional practice through collegial support and interactionsReports to the Clinical CoordinatorCreates a caring and compassionate environment through Core Values of Teamwork, Respect, and CommunicationEDUCATION/CERTIFICATION/
Experience:
Must be a graduate of an accredited school of Nursing and have a current Registered Nurse license with the state of ConnecticutMust have certification in Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) upon hire and maintain clinical competency during employment with ECHN in this roleMust be trained in PMT and de-escalation techniques, as prescribed by ECHN, and receive certification within 6 months of hire into the roleExperience preferredCOMPETENCIES:
Must be able to communicate effectively using the English language in both verbal and writing situationsMust possess basic computer skillsMust be capable of taking swift and efficient action, including patient restraint when responding to patient emergency codesMust be able to work at both Manchester Memorial Hospital and Rockville General Hospital with the ability to cross-campuses mid-shift if required based on staffing needsEmployee must possess and maintain a valid drivers license and have access to reliable transportation to travel between multiple work sites in order to perform essential dutiesProof of valid driver license, current auto insurance identification card covering State minimums, current vehicle registration and a driving record free of any major violations is requiredESSENTIAL DUTIES and
Responsibilities:
Disclaimer:
Job descriptions are not intended, nor should they be construed to be, exhaustive lists of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the jobThey are intended to be accurate reflections of the principal duties and responsibilities of this positionThese responsibilities and competencies listed below may change from time to timeJob-Specific Competency Performs comprehensive assessments and re-assessments of the patients condition and care needs including the psychosocial, physical, educational and cultural aspects as evidenced by supervisor observation and chart auditsAssess and reassess painUtilizes appropriate pain management tools and techniquesEducates the patient and family regarding pain managementDocumentation reflects assessments, interventions and evaluation of effectiveness as evidenced by supervisor review/observationDevelops and revises individualized treatment plans as indicated by assessment and patient response to treatmentEvaluates overall plan daily for effectivenessInvolves the patient and family in the formulation of goalsDocumentation reflects assessments, interventions and evaluation of effectivenessEvidenced by supervisor review / observationFollows the five (5) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errorsDemonstrates knowledge of medications including psychotropic drugs and their correct administration based on age of the patient and their clinical condition as evidenced by chart audits and supervisor observationPerforms all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and promotes positive patient outcomes as evidenced by supervisor observationDocuments the nursing process and responses to care in a timely manner utilizing the appropriate tools as evidenced by chart audits and supervisor observationDemonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situationsUtilizes critical thinking skills and sound judgment in priority setting and delegation as evidenced by supervisor observationFormulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate as evidenced by chart audits and supervisor observationPractices autonomously, consistent with evidence-based standardsPursues personal and professional growth and developmentServes as a professional role model and mentor as evidenced by supervisor observationDemonstrates the ability to maintain a safe and therapeutic environment as evidenced by observation of appropriate interventions as well as patient, peer and supervisor feedbackDemonstrates clinical expertise, perceptiveness, empathy and interpersonal warmth as evidenced by supervisor and peer observation and feedback on Satisfaction SurveysDisplays and promotes sensitivity to the privacy needs of psychiatric patientsEffectively uses psychological and physical management techniques to manage violent or potentially violent situations consistent with PMT training as evidenced by peer and supervisor observationParticipates in Early Response codes and DrStrong codes, attendance at PMT refresher trainingsDemonstrates the abilities to effectively set limits with patients and maintain appropriate professional and personal boundaries as evidenced by peer and supervisor observationCollaborates and communicates with all members of the treatment team to effectively meet the treatment needs of the patient as evidenced by feedback from treatment team members and supervisor observationProvides psychotherapeutic treatment to patients as evidenced by documentation reflecting individual psychotherapeutic interventions and documentation of nurse-led educational and psychotherapeutic groups.
Recommended Skills Administration Assessments Auditing Behavioral Medicine Cpr Certified Nurse Practitioner Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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