Registered Nurse Behavioral Health- Days
Date: Feb 18, 2021
Location: Indianapolis, US, 46202
Organization: HHC
Division:Eskenazi Health
Sub-Division: SEMHC
Req ID: 8222
Schedule: Full Time
Shift: Days
Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center, Indiana's first community mental health center, provides comprehensive care for emotional and behavioral problems, including severe mental illness and substance abuse. The Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center offers both inpatient and outpatient services, including several outreach centers as well as clinic- and community-based services.
FLSA Status
Job Role Summary
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
- Promotes a healthy work environment for all that provide care while encouraging collaboration for excellence in patient care outcomesEffectively performs all nursing functions in an efficient manner and in accordance with policies, procedures, the Indiana Nursing Practice Act, the Eskenazi Health Model of Care-the Synergy Model demonstrating synergy characteristics: clinical judgment, advocacy, caring practices, collaboration, systems thinking, response to diversity, clinical inquiry and facilitation of learning Utilizes and documents the nursing process thru appropriate assessment, planning, implementation, & evaluation of patient care as evidenced by client/staff observation; care acknowledges physiological, psychological, spiritual, diversity & cultural needsEngages patient/significant other with appropriate health information in a timely manner & shares written informational material as evidenced by feedback & observation; documentation is reflected in the medical recordDemonstrates ability to handle emergency situations in a prompt, calm & professional manner Participates in own professional development by maintaining required competencies, identifying learning needs & seeking appropriate assistance or educational offeringsDemonstrates understanding, supports & participates the role of shared governance at the unit & hospital- wide level to help engage the staff & unit to achieve success in unit-based & organizational goals
- Demonstrates the understanding of the customer service concept & skills & applies to professional practice. Provides personal & individualized patient care to provide comfort & well-being for the patient acknowledging physiological, psychological, spiritual, and cultural needs Hourly Rounds consistently within the shift to all patients or areas covered to assess care and serviceProvides timely feedback on any customer service issue to the right person/department & participates objectively in the review of customer service issues & service recovery in a timely fashion with the unit/department leadership Demonstrates effective communication skills in working with staff, patients/families, physicians, other departments & external contacts
- Maintains safe patient care & advocates for patient safety Participates in clinical or operational performance improvement using evidence-based practice
- Demonstrates ability to ensure effective care is given based upon patient care needs. Facilitates patient throughput throughout the shift Collaborates with the nursing manager or shift coordinator regarding staffing to help ensure adequate & appropriate staffing reflective of census & patient care needs
- Effectively acts as preceptor and supports the development of other staff & learnersMaintains a positive & calming working relationship with all, and demonstrates excellent customer service skills in all interactions
Job Requirements
- Minimum of 1 year working clinical nursing experience as an RN. Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse or eligibility for license.Current BLS certification; other certifications may be required in specific units of practiceBachelor's degree in Nursing from a nationally accredited college or university. Must obtain a BSN within 5 years of hire date for all ASN graduates hired on or after 3/14/16.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Demonstrates the following skills and abilities:
- operates specialized equipmentcompetence/accountability in preparing and administering medications and treatments according to policy and procedureseffective communication skills incorporating listening, effective interviewing techniques with patients and staff appropriate to age of the patientknowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients servedknowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possesses the ability to assess data/interpret appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needsuses age-appropriate communication and cognitive skills detailed in the department/area/unit job- specific/age-specific competenciesfundamental nursing theories, current clinical concepts, diseases/symptoms, trauma, treatments/medications, triage, appropriate diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and interventionsfunctions as a member of a health care team, delegate responsibilities/duties appropriatelyfollows oral/written instructions, records/interprets information accuratelycompetency in assessing, responding to patient status or needs, and interpreting resultsrecognizes and reacts to changes in patient status, documents and reports changes
Sandra Eskenazi Mental Health Center's primary mission is to serve individuals with serious mental illness and chronic addiction as well as seriously emotionally disturbed children and their families. Patients of all ages are welcomed, from children to seniors, with a philosophy of care that stresses strength-based and family- and community-centered treatment utilizing the Recovery Model of treatment.
Nearest Major Market: Indianapolis