Hospital RN Behavioral Health

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Overview Behavorial Health RN, Janesville campus, PRN
Provides compassionate, culturally sensitive, holistic nursing care to
patients in a clinical setting, supporting the Mercyhealth nursing
mission, practice values and strategic plan. May include variable
shifts, weekends, holiday and/or on-call hours. Performs other duties as
assigned including floating to various units based on identified needs
and clinical competency. Responsibilities ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Utilizes the nursing process and critical thinking in
collaboration with interdisciplinary team members in caring for
patients. Performs assessments, planning, intervention and evaluation of
care Administers prescribed medications and treatments in accordance
with approved nursing techniques, policies and procedures, standards of
care, and state laws/practice act as required by care setting. Ensures
all documentation is accurate and comprehensive in accordance with the
established standards of care for documentation at the system and entity
levels. Develops initiates and executes a patient plan of care according
to the patients individualized needs, as prescribed by the physician
and/or hospital policy. Utilizes resources available to teach and
support patient and family education. Provides education to the
appropriate level of understanding. Participates in department or unit
performance improvement activities, which may include shared governance.
Utilizes clinical expertise and guidance to other units/departments in
support of the patients longitudinal plan of care. Acts to resolve
systems breakdowns and engages self and others in providing solutions
Utilizes critical thinking in regards to patient safety and patient
experience, manages complex situations and delegates to other staff
appropriately. Escalates to the appropriate chain of command as needed.
Positively influences the professional and organizational environments
and shared governance. Engages in personal development and supports
system-entity opportunities for continuous learning and growth including
developing or revising evidence based practice guidelines. Supports and
participates in peer review and peer feedback opportunities.
Participates in the professional nursing continuum Clinic and Ambulatory
RNs will maintain timely flow of patients, in addition to responding
to telephone calls and performs telephone triage of patients. CULTURE OF
EXCELLENCE BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS To perform the job successfully, an
individual should demonstrate the following behavior expectations:
Quality – Follows policies and procedures; adapts to and manages changes
in the environment; Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness giving
attention to details; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality;
Applies feedback to improve performance;… For full info follow
application link. EOE&AA/M/F/Vet/Disabled. Mercy is an equal employment
opportunity employer functioning under Affirmative Action Plans.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
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