Registered Nurse Behavioral Health- Days

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 outcomes
• Effectively 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 needs
• Engages 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 record
• Demonstrates 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 offerings
• Demonstrates 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 service
• Provides 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 & learners
• Maintains 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 practice
• Bachelor'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 equipment
  • competence/accountability in preparing and administering medications and treatments according to policy and procedures
  • effective communication skills incorporating listening, effective interviewing techniques with patients and staff appropriate to age of the patient
  • knowledge necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served
  • knowledge 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 needs
  • uses age-appropriate communication and cognitive skills detailed in the department/area/unit job- specific/age-specific competencies
  • fundamental nursing theories, current clinical concepts, diseases/symptoms, trauma, treatments/medications, triage, appropriate diagnostic/therapeutic procedures and interventions
  • functions as a member of a health care team, delegate responsibilities/duties appropriately
  • follows oral/written instructions, records/interprets information accurately
  • competency in assessing, responding to patient status or needs, and interpreting results
  • recognizes and reacts to changes in patient status, documents and reports changes
• Performs CPR and other technical skills
• Positions patients
• Must be able to wash hands thoroughly and frequently
• Must be able to help evacuate patients via stairwells
• Critical thinking skills are essential