Registered Nurse - Psych

pShift: Part Time, 7:00AM-7:30PM, Every Other Weekend/p pnbsp;/p pJob Description/p pPerforms an age specific plan of care for a designated group of patients using the nursing process of assessment, diagnosis, outcome identification, planning, implementation and evaluation of patient care. Collaborates with physicians and other health team members in coordinating and implementing procedures and treatments. Uses leadership skills/clinical judgment in coordinating patient care and directing/delegating activities of the patient care unit team./p pJob Responsibility/p p1.Assesses the patient's physiologic health statusnbsp;/p ul liConducts patient interview, explains policies and procedures to patient/significant others, reviews patient's chart and answers questions correctly and courteously;nbsp;/li liAssesses gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, respiratory, renal and neurological health status;nbsp;/li liDetermines mobility, sensory deficits, prostheses use, and skin condition and adjusts plan of care, as appropriate;nbsp;/li liAssesses level of pain and pain management;nbsp;/li liCommunicates/documents patient's physiologic health status and plan of care.nbsp;/li /ul pnbsp;/p p2.Assesses patient's psychosocial health statusnbsp;/p ul liElicits perception of medical/nursing care and the expectation of care;nbsp;/li liDetermines coping mechanism, knowledge level, and ability to comprehend;nbsp;/li liIdentifies cultural/ethnic requirements to reduce anxiety and ensure patient satisfaction;nbsp;/li liCommunicates and documents psychological status and care plan; support group, counseling services, social services.nbsp;/li liMaintains American Nurses Association Mental Health standards of Nursingnbsp;/li /ul pnbsp;/p p3.Identifies patient outcomenbsp;/p ul liDevelops criteria for measurement of patient outcomes;nbsp;/li liIdentifies actual/potential patient problems;nbsp;/li liIdentifies patient's need for teaching based on psychosocial and developmental assessment;nbsp;/li liDevelops patient outcome statement (s) and establishes individualized patient goals.nbsp;/li /ul pnbsp;/p p4.Formulates the plan of care and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcomenbsp;/p ul liIdentifies care activities and establishes the priorities necessary to achieve expected outcome;nbsp;/li liCoordinates the cost-effective use of supplies, equipment and medication to achieve expected outcome;nbsp;/li liDocuments the plan of care and collaborates with physicians and other health team members.nbsp;/li /ul pnbsp;/p p5.Implements the plan of carenbsp;/p ul liMaintains constant vigilance over patients care to ensure that safety precautions/needs are followed. (Side rails up, call lights and bedside stand within reach, etc.);/li liExercises professional skills related to the plan of care;nbsp;/li liReassesses patients as needed and appropriately revises plan of care;nbsp;/li liCorrectly administers prescribed treatments;nbsp;/li liCorrectly uses equipment necessary for patient care;nbsp;/li liProvides emotional support to patient and significant other;nbsp;/li liApplies scientific principles in performing procedures; carries them out safely, timely and efficiently;nbsp;/li liMakes accurate observations of patient's conditions during treatments/procedures.nbsp;/li liReports and records same as appropriate;nbsp;/li liKeeps accurate documentation of patient's treatment, activity and condition, as well as patient's responses to medical and nursing interventions;nbsp;/li liUses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy;nbsp;/li liActs rapidly and effectively during any emergency situation, managing self, patients and other employees;nbsp;/li liSets appropriate limits on patient behavior, utilizing nonviolent behavioral interventions.nbsp;/li liProvides a calm, quiet, restful atmosphere.nbsp;/li liCommunicates effectively with the patient's family or caretakers;nbsp;/li liParticipates in planning for discharge and coordinates referrals, as appropriate;nbsp;/li liProvides discharge instructions to patient and significant other.nbsp;/li /ul pnbsp;/p p6.Evaluates care provided for patient outcomenbsp;/p ul liDemonstrates ability to measure effectiveness of care provided and documents same;nbsp;/li liPerforms variance analysis related to outcome data for performance improvement;nbsp;/li liDesigns, implements, and evaluates systems to improve care in Unit;nbsp;/li liKeeps accurate documentation of patient's treatment, activity and condition;nbsp;/li liUses appropriate methods of documentation according to departmental policy.nbsp;/li /ul pnbsp;/p p7.Collaborates with other care team members in planning and carrying out treatment regimen; provides direction to other members of the care teamnbsp;/p ul liCollaborates with the appropriate physician on patient's plan of care;nbsp;/li liAccurately interprets and implements treatment regimen as prescribed by the Physician;nbsp;/li liAssists the Physician during treatments and/or diagnostic procedures;nbsp;/li liKeeps the Patient Care Manager/designee and/or physician, abreast of changes in patient's condition and/or treatments, as appropriate;nbsp;/li /ul pnbsp;/p p8.Uses clinical judgment in delegating assignments to the Behavioral Health Associate and Unit in providing patient care, and Performs grade I-IV Decubritus Carenbsp;/p ul liPerforms preventive skin care measuresnbsp;/li liApplies simple dressings, maintaining principles of aseptic technique;nbsp;/li liApplies warm amp; cold compresses, consistent with facility procedure;nbsp;/li liPerforms irrigations, consistent with Facility procedure;nbsp;/li liPerforms other procedures related to skinnbsp;/li /ul pnbsp;/p p9.Administers medications correctly and safelynbsp;/p ul liCorrectly identifies medication: action; dosage; side effects and implications for the patient;nbsp;/li liMeets standard on medication administration examination;nbsp;/li liDemonstrates preparation of local solutions;nbsp;/li liDemonstrates preparation of I.V. drips;nbsp;/li liAdministers and documents medication correctly;nbsp;/li liAdministers IVP medication as per department policy and procedure;nbsp;/li liEducates patients and significant others related to drug and food interactions./li /ul pnbsp;/p p10.Participates in patient and family educationnbsp;/p ul liProvides the patient with an explanation of his/her condition as indicated;nbsp;/li liCommunicates assessment data in an orderly fashion by recording, updating and verbalizing pertinent information to care team members and to appropriate agencies;nbsp;/li liRecognizes and utilizes health teaching opportunities and resources /materials available for this teaching;nbsp;/li liProvides for early discharge planning and appropriate referrals for post-hospital care;nbsp;/li liEvaluates the effectiveness of teaching by feedback from patient/family and documents same.nbsp;/li /ul pnbsp;/p p11.Performs related duties, as required.nbsp;/p p*ADA Essential Functions/p pJob Qualification/p ul liBSN Degree required.nbsp;/li liCurrent license to practice as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York State.nbsp;/li liOne year medical-surgical experience with one year psychiatric experience preferred.nbsp;/li liAmerican Heart Association BLS required.nbsp;/li /ul pbrstrong*Additional Salary Detail/strongbr The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., location, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity)./p