- Location
- Reid Health Main Campus, United States of America
- Type
- Full-time
- Education
- Master
- Source
- Workday
Description
1600 6 East- Adult Psych Services
Schedule: Night Shift. 36 hours weekly. 7:00p-7:30a.
Adult Psych Services
About the Position
A “Registered Nurse” is a person who holds a valid Indiana license, and who bears primary responsibility and accountability for nursing practices based on specialized knowledge, judgment, and skill derived from the principles of biological, physical, and behavioral sciences The Adult Psych Unit specializes inpatient setting that provides comprehensive mental health care for adults experiencing acute psychiatric crises. .
Overview of Responsibilities
Directs and delegates care based on identified need, skill and competence of other care providers.
Demonstrates that she/he can work independently within scope of practice. • Coordinates care with other disciplines.
Participates in the multidisciplinary rounding.
Uses appropriate resources – Charge Nurse, Clinical Practice Leader, Unit Manager, Directors, House Supervisor, Pharmacy, etc.
Demonstrates good time management by having no unjustified overtime.
Compliant with attendance policy.
Offers assistance to team to maintain unit productivity.
Informs supervisor when hours worked may accrue overtime.
Collaborates with team and management to develop cost-effective solutions and improve workflow processes.
Uses team huddles and check-backs to proactively manage changes.
Objectively works to resolve team conflict in a professional manner and offers to help others.
Accepts and offers team direction.
Documents changes in patient condition and responses to interventions.
Documents communications with physicians and/or other members of the healthcare team.
Uses quantifiable tools to document pain (Lichert & Wong Scales) and follow-up intervention responses.
Documents safety risks
This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be
expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary.
Education & Experience
- Minimum education required: Associates, Bachelor's, or Masters Degree in Nursing
Licensure & Certification
- Minimum licensure required: Licensure in State of Indiana as a Registered Nurse