Registered Nurse

About This Role

Effectively utilize the nursing process to provide immediate and long-term nursing care for patients, adhering to departmental and hospital standards. This role involves assessing patient needs, planning and implementing interventions, and evaluating care effectiveness within a recovery-oriented framework.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assess patients' immediate and potential health needs and functional status
• Utilize a Recovery Oriented Framework to identify patient strengths and support recovery goals
• Perform point of care testing and communicate findings effectively to the healthcare team
• Document patient responses to interventions on the Nursing Plan of Care and Assessment Flowsheet
• Identify and de-escalate crisis situations using non-verbal and verbal techniques
• Administer medications safely, accurately, and timely using BMV scanning
• Lead and participate in patient groups, promoting least-restrictive alternatives
• Provide direction and supervision to Mental Health Specialists (MHSs) and delegate care interventions
• Assume a leadership role in medical and psychiatric emergencies, including critical incident debriefing
• Provide health teaching to patients and significant others related to needs and recovery goals

Requirements

• Certificate/Diploma in Nursing required
• Registered Nurse (RN) - State License
• Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to utilize the nursing process and work collaboratively

Qualifications

• Certificate/Diploma Nursing or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferred
• No experience required; one year medical/psychiatric experience preferred

Nice to Have

• Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
• One year medical/psychiatric experience