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RN Full Time - Full-time / Part-time
•30 days ago
| Hours | Full-time, Part-time |
|---|---|
| Location | Salt Lake City, Utah |
About this job
Salt Lake Behavioral Health (SLBH) offers competitive salaries. We offer great benefits including - medical, dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, STD, accident insurance, flexible spending, 401-k with match and a discounted stock option. We are also offering a possible sign-on bonus for the right candidate.
SLBH is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) who are one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion
We are a private, freestanding, 118- bed, acute psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care for children, adolescents and adults through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. Salt Lake Behavioral Health currently has multiple RN positions available. The candidates selected will be responsible for the following:
The Staff Nurse (R.N.) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
Assessment
1. Document patient information and nursing care in the provision of nursing services.
2. Document and reassess any significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with
facility policy.
3. Report any signs or symptoms of infection in patients to the Infection Control Nurse.
4. Verify the accuracy of patient records.
Intervention
1. Employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving and crisis intervention when performing psychotherapeutic interventions.
2. Intervention is based on knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures, as well as the plan of care.
3. Accurately administer medication to patients.
4. Transcribe and carry out physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment orders accurately.
5. Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric and medical emergencies.
Treatment Planning
1. Prioritize and formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment and according to policy.
2. Participate in the development of an interdisciplinary treatment plan with specific and
measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs.
3. Update and revise the plan as goals/objectives are met or when the patient's condition changes.
4. Document both the nursing interventions on the treatment plan and the patient's response to the intervention.
Milieu
1. Assure patients are adequately oriented to the program.
2. Monitor program activity and encourage patient participation.
3. Prescribe and coordinate nursing care to patients, during episode of care.
4 Provide structure and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patient and other health care providers.
5. Consistently utilize universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines.
6. Conduct structured didactic groups with patients and families.
7. Utilize self as a role model to promote health communication.
Teaching
1. Provide education to patients and families based on their identified needs and limitations, such as, communication, interpersonal and social skills as well as basic principles of physical health.
2. Provides and documents discharge instructions including food and drug interactions, diets and activities as appropriate.
3. Evaluate and document the effectiveness of all patient teaching.
4. Provide opportunities for patients and families to question, discuss and explore their feelings about prescribed therapies/interventions/diagnosis.
Performance
1. Participate in quality assurance programs.
2. Collaborate with other team members.
3. Act as the patient's advocate and assure that patient rights are upheld.
4. Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations and risk management.
5. Utilize time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish assigned responsibilities.
6. Demonstrate guest relations in communication, cooperation and in giving assistance to patients, physicians/licensed practitioners, co-workers and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner.
7. Follow facility, departmental and personnel policies and procedures
8. Comply with the employee Code of Ethics.
9. Works overtime in a case of emergency or as deemed necessary by supervisor.
10. Attends mandatory educational programs and annual in-services.
11. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Specific Standards for the Care of Adult Patients Ages 19 through 64
1. Gather information from the patient, family and interdisciplinary team and use judgments based on knowledge of adult behaviors in treatment planning and interventions.
2. Recognize behaviors and set appropriate limits in clear, concise, behaviors and non-judgmental terms.
3. Utilize seclusion/restraint procedures applicable to adult body size and past history of violent or emotional behaviors and/or history of physical and/or sexual abuse issues.
4. Maintain current knowledge of the Adult Program rules, protocols and handbook guidelines.
5. Utilize theoretical concepts to guide the effective practice of adult care within Specific Standards of Care for this age group.
Specific Standards for the Care of Geriatric Patients Ages 65 and older
1. Maintain knowledge of the developmental tasks and sociological theories of aging.
2. Utilize theoretical concepts to guide the effective practice of gerontological health care and behavioral care.
3. Gather the appropriate information from the patient, family and interdisciplinary team and use therapeutic judgments based on knowledge of gerontological health/behavioral care practices to develop a comprehensive plan of care.
4. Utilize interventions based on gerontological theory to restore patient functional capabilities and to prevent complications and excess disability.
5. Maintain a complete knowledge of treatments, medications and side effects of such in the geriatric age group.
Specific Standards for the Care of Chemically Dependent Patients
1. Assesses patient needs as related to chemical dependency and document the plan of care from the admission through discharge.
2. Collaborate with other chemical dependency staff professionals in planning for discharge and follow-up care.
3. Maintain an awareness of how personal issues relating to co-dependency can impact work performance/relationships.
4. Recognize and establish limits on medication-seeking behaviors.
Additional Standards
1. Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
2. Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
3. Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
4. Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
5. Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Utah State Board of Nursing.
Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. CPR certification and successful completion of Management of Aggressive Behavior including restraint and seclusion policies, within 90 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.
UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.
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SLBH is part of Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) who are one of the nation's largest and most respected health care management companies, operating through its subsidiaries acute care hospitals, behavioral health facilities and ambulatory centers nationwide. Founded in 1978, UHS subsidiaries now have more than 65,000 employees. The UHS business strategy is to build or purchase health care properties in rapidly growing markets and create a strong franchise based on exceptional service and effective cost control. Our success comes from a responsive management style and a service philosophy based on integrity, competence and compassion
We are a private, freestanding, 118- bed, acute psychiatric hospital specializing in mental health and chemical dependency. We provide a wide range of services and programs that offer evidence-based treatment proven to have positive outcomes for our patients. Our inpatient and day hospital, or outpatient, services offer supportive and compassionate care for children, adolescents and adults through specialty programs that are tailored to meet the needs of our patients. Salt Lake Behavioral Health currently has multiple RN positions available. The candidates selected will be responsible for the following:
The Staff Nurse (R.N.) is a registered professional nurse who prescribes, coordinates, and evaluates patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices.
STANDARDS OF PERFORMANCE
Assessment
1. Document patient information and nursing care in the provision of nursing services.
2. Document and reassess any significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with
facility policy.
3. Report any signs or symptoms of infection in patients to the Infection Control Nurse.
4. Verify the accuracy of patient records.
Intervention
1. Employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving and crisis intervention when performing psychotherapeutic interventions.
2. Intervention is based on knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures, as well as the plan of care.
3. Accurately administer medication to patients.
4. Transcribe and carry out physician's/licensed practitioner's treatment orders accurately.
5. Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric and medical emergencies.
Treatment Planning
1. Prioritize and formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment and according to policy.
2. Participate in the development of an interdisciplinary treatment plan with specific and
measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient's needs.
3. Update and revise the plan as goals/objectives are met or when the patient's condition changes.
4. Document both the nursing interventions on the treatment plan and the patient's response to the intervention.
Milieu
1. Assure patients are adequately oriented to the program.
2. Monitor program activity and encourage patient participation.
3. Prescribe and coordinate nursing care to patients, during episode of care.
4 Provide structure and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patient and other health care providers.
5. Consistently utilize universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines.
6. Conduct structured didactic groups with patients and families.
7. Utilize self as a role model to promote health communication.
Teaching
1. Provide education to patients and families based on their identified needs and limitations, such as, communication, interpersonal and social skills as well as basic principles of physical health.
2. Provides and documents discharge instructions including food and drug interactions, diets and activities as appropriate.
3. Evaluate and document the effectiveness of all patient teaching.
4. Provide opportunities for patients and families to question, discuss and explore their feelings about prescribed therapies/interventions/diagnosis.
Performance
1. Participate in quality assurance programs.
2. Collaborate with other team members.
3. Act as the patient's advocate and assure that patient rights are upheld.
4. Comply with established measures for infection control, OSHA regulations and risk management.
5. Utilize time constructively and in an organized manner to accomplish assigned responsibilities.
6. Demonstrate guest relations in communication, cooperation and in giving assistance to patients, physicians/licensed practitioners, co-workers and visitors in a prompt and courteous manner.
7. Follow facility, departmental and personnel policies and procedures
8. Comply with the employee Code of Ethics.
9. Works overtime in a case of emergency or as deemed necessary by supervisor.
10. Attends mandatory educational programs and annual in-services.
11. Performs other duties and responsibilities as assigned by supervisor.
Specific Standards for the Care of Adult Patients Ages 19 through 64
1. Gather information from the patient, family and interdisciplinary team and use judgments based on knowledge of adult behaviors in treatment planning and interventions.
2. Recognize behaviors and set appropriate limits in clear, concise, behaviors and non-judgmental terms.
3. Utilize seclusion/restraint procedures applicable to adult body size and past history of violent or emotional behaviors and/or history of physical and/or sexual abuse issues.
4. Maintain current knowledge of the Adult Program rules, protocols and handbook guidelines.
5. Utilize theoretical concepts to guide the effective practice of adult care within Specific Standards of Care for this age group.
Specific Standards for the Care of Geriatric Patients Ages 65 and older
1. Maintain knowledge of the developmental tasks and sociological theories of aging.
2. Utilize theoretical concepts to guide the effective practice of gerontological health care and behavioral care.
3. Gather the appropriate information from the patient, family and interdisciplinary team and use therapeutic judgments based on knowledge of gerontological health/behavioral care practices to develop a comprehensive plan of care.
4. Utilize interventions based on gerontological theory to restore patient functional capabilities and to prevent complications and excess disability.
5. Maintain a complete knowledge of treatments, medications and side effects of such in the geriatric age group.
Specific Standards for the Care of Chemically Dependent Patients
1. Assesses patient needs as related to chemical dependency and document the plan of care from the admission through discharge.
2. Collaborate with other chemical dependency staff professionals in planning for discharge and follow-up care.
3. Maintain an awareness of how personal issues relating to co-dependency can impact work performance/relationships.
4. Recognize and establish limits on medication-seeking behaviors.
Additional Standards
1. Adhere to facility, department, corporate, personnel and standard policies and procedures.
2. Attend all mandatory facility in-services and staff development activities as scheduled.
3. Adhere to facility standards concerning conduct, dress, attendance and punctuality.
4. Support facility-wide quality/performance improvement goals and objectives.
5. Maintain confidentiality of facility employees and patient information.
Education: Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing required Bachelor's Degree preferred.
Experience: A minimum of three (3) years experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred.
Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Utah State Board of Nursing.
Additional Requirements: Must pass a medication administration exam before administering medications. CPR certification and successful completion of Management of Aggressive Behavior including restraint and seclusion policies, within 90 days of employment, and prior to assisting in restraining procedures.
UHS is not accepting unsolicited assistance from search firms for this employment opportunity. Please, no phone calls or emails. All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee at UHS via-email, the Internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place for this position will be deemed the sole property of UHS. No fee will be paid in the event the candidate is hired by UHS as a result of the referral or through other means.
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