RN-BHU

pbuWork Status Details/u: /bFull Time | 72.00 Hours Every Two Weeksbr /buExempt from Overtime/u: /bNon-Exemptbr /buShift Details/u: /b6p-6:30a, every 3rd weekend (Fri, Sat, Sun)br /buDepartment/u:/b Behavioral Health Unit | ubReports To:/b/u RN Manager-ICU/ppspan style="font-weight:800"ufont color="#a30d11"****A $26,000.00 hire‑on bonus is available for this position. The payment schedule and distribution details will be discussed at the time of hire.****/font/u/span/pp/pp/pp/ppbThe mission of Faith Regional Health Services is to serve Christ by providing all people with exemplary medical services in an environment of love and care./b/ppSummary:br //ppThe registered nurse (RN) is a professional nurse under the supervision and direction of the department manager/director. The RN works within the state defined scope of practice and adheres to department and hospital policies/procedures and regulatory requirements. /p p/p pThe Behavioral Health RN utilizes nursing process for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patients. The care delivered is individualized and goal directed. The RN is responsible for the supervision of delegated tasks. The RN works cohesively and collaboratively with providers and other interdisciplinary health care team members to provide high quality and safe care. /p pb/b/p pThe listing of job responsibilities contained in this job description is not all inclusive. Each unit/job is unique and may include other tasks or duties that are specific to the unit and will be included as part of orientation. Duties may be added or subtracted at any time due to the needs of the organization./pp/ppbr //ppResponsibilities:br //ppbuEssential Job Duties and Responsibilities:/u/b /pp/pp1. Demonstrates ability to appropriately modify approach and procedures to meet needs of age/diversity of population served for the following age groups:span style="color:red;font-size:1.6rem;background-color:transparent" /span/pp/ptable border="1" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"tbodytrtd width="319" valign="top" p☐ Neonate (birth – 28 days) /p/td/trtrtd width="319" valign="top" p☐ Infant (29 days – less than 1 year) /p/td/trtrtd width="319" valign="top" p☐ Pediatric/Child (1 year – 12 years) /p/td/trtrtd width="319" valign="top" p☐ Adolescent (12 years – 18 years) /p/td/trtrtd width="319" valign="top" p☒ Adult (18 years – 65 years) /p/td/trtrtd width="319" valign="top" p☒ Geriatric (over 65 years) /p/td/tr/tbody/table p /pp /pp/pulliIncorporates cultural considerations in the provisions of care./liliKnowledge of growth and developmental stages./liliConsiders life changes/effects on health beliefs and behaviors./liliProvides necessary safety measures./liliProvides information and involves family/caregiver in decision making./li/ulp/pp/pp/pp/pp /pp2. RNs providing direct patient care (applies to RNs assigned to direct patient care areas): /pp/pulliConducts individualized patient assessment, prioritizing the data collection based on the patient’s immediate condition or needs within the timeframe specified by policy. /liliConducts ongoing assessments as determined by patient condition and policy and reprioritizes care accordingly. /liliDevelops and updates the plan of care throughout the patient stay ensuring that is individualized and reflects collaboration with other health care team members. /liliIdentifies patient/family discharge planning needs upon admission. /liliPerforms appropriate treatments including medication administration per physician order and per policy in an accurate and timely manner. /liliReports patient concerns and condition changes to the provider in a timely manner. /liliPerforms therapeutic nursing interventions in line with the plan of care. /liliProvides individualized patient/family education customized to patient and family needs. /liliDocuments all nursing cares and education accurately and timely in the electronic health record. /liliDocuments response to nursing cares and education accurately and timely in the electronic health record. /liliDelegates and supervises appropriate patient care. /liliProvides care in a non-judgmental, non-discriminatory manner that is sensitive to patient and family diversity, preserving autonomy, dignity, and rights. /liliActively participates and involves the patient and family in handoffs and bedside shift report and relates pertinent patient information. /liliResponds appropriately, professionally, with composure and confidence during emergencies and stressful situations. /li/ulp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp /pp3. Performs all responsibilities/duties of a Behavioral Health Department and/or Role Specific duties include: /pp/pulliMonitor, maintain, safe, therapeutic milieu /liliFacilitate and document nursing education groups /liliDelegates and assigns appropriate patient care tasks to LPN’s and Techs. /li/ulp/pp/pp /pp4. Assumes all other duties and responsibilities as necessary. /pp/pulliMaintains confidentiality per policy. /liliMaintains current competency by attending unit and hospital based educational offerings either in person or online. /liliActively engages in unit activities and team meetings and attends required meetings. /liliDemonstrates active engagement in department activities and evidence-based initiatives. /liliDemonstrates dependability/flexibility in meeting scheduling needs of the department and hospital. /liliDemonstrates willingness to float to other units as needed. /liliAccepts assignment of preceptor for new staff. /liliAccepts responsibility for mentoring healthcare students. /liliEnsures the quality and safety of the patients and staff if serving in a relief charge nurse role.   /li/ulp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pp/pul/ulp/pul/ulbr /pHours will be dependent on patient census and workload. Ability and willingness to work a flexible schedule, to include after-hours and weekends as necessary./ppTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.br //ppbr //ppOther information:br //ppbuspan style="font-size:12pt"Job Requirements:/span/u/bspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"The requirements listed below must be representative of the knowledge, skills, minimum education, training, licensure, experience, and/or ability required./span/p p/p pbspan style="font-size:12pt"EDUCATION: /span/bspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"Graduate of an accredited school of nursing required./span/p p/p pbspan style="font-size:12pt"CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: /span/bspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"Current Registered Nurse (RN) license or temporary permit from the State of Nebraska required./span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"Basic Life Support (BLS) obtained within one full month from date of hire (Travelers-required upon hire) required./span/p p/p pNon-Violent Crisis Intervention program obtained within span style="font-size:1.6rem;font-weight:400;background-color:transparent"six full months from date of hire (Travelers-required upon hire) required. /span/pp/pp/p pbspan style="font-size:12pt"EXPERIENCE:/span/bspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"Previous clinical experience preferred./span/p p/p pbspan style="font-size:12pt"SKILLS:/span/bspan style="font-size:12pt"/span/p pspan style="font-size:12pt"Language Skills – Ability to read, write, speak, and understand the English language required./span/ppbr //pp style="text-align:center"font color="#a13030"bFaith Regional Health Services is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws./b/fontbr //ppbr //ppbr //p