RN (Registered Nurse) Behavioral Health Access Center (located in ER) Mercy Health Lorain
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Lorain
Posted on: June 17, 2022
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Job Description:
RN (Registered Nurse) Behavioral Health Access Center (located
in ER) Mercy Health Lorain [Apply
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*Requisition* R113467 *Market* Lorain, Ohio *Department* OP
Behavioral Health Services - Lorain *Shift* Evenings/Nights
*Schedule* Full-time *Thank you for considering a career at Mercy
Health*New Hires Eligible for ****Sign On Bonus****The Registered
Nurse provides care within the scope of the Ohio/Kentucky Nurse
Practice Act. The Registered Nurse is accountable for the delivery
of nursing care utilizing the nursing process, evidence-based
standards, policies, procedures and guidelines of the organization.
The Registered Nurse will incorporate the American Nursing
Association Code of Ethics for Nurses in daily practice.*POSITION
CRITERIA: ** Ability to differentiate between patient psychological
symptoms that occur concurrently with altered physiological
functioning.* Ability to assess patients with significant deficits
in biological, emotional, cognitive and behavioral systems.* Able
to read, analyze and interpret professional journals, technical
procedures and understand governmental regulations. Ability to
write reports and use proper grammar when documenting.* The ability
and willingness to identify with, share in, and have a commitment
to the philosophy, mission, values and vision of our Sponsors and
Catholic Health Partners.* Outstanding interpersonal and
communication skills* Professional appearance, aptitude, and
attitude* Ability to prioritize multiple assignments while meeting
rigid deadlines* Impeccable ethics and integrity* Ability to
maintain appropriate professional boundaries* Ability to establish
and maintain effective working relationships with clients,
families, a variety of professional disciplines and the general
public.* Ability to use critical thinking and clinical reasoning
skills including but not limited to analysis, problem solving, and
decision-making. Ability to analyze and solve problems that require
the use of basic clinical or technical principles. Examples include
performing multi-step procedures, recognizing changes in patient
behaviors or conditions and analyzing priorities to facilitate
optimum work performance* Ability to efficiently manage time,
priorities and resources* Possesses basic computer skills;
demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office and web-based
applications* Ability to follow instruction, use constructive
feedback, demonstrate professionalism, responsibility, critical
thinking, and stress management skill* Knowledge of relevant
regulatory standards* Ability to maintain strict client
confidentiality, HIPAA compliance* Cultural sensitivity* Ability to
Travel.* Ability to organize and maintain supplies and equipment*
Requires full range of body motion including handling and lifting
patient, manual and finger dexterity, and eye-hand coordination.
Requires standing and walking for extended periods of time.
Frequently lifts and carries items weighing up to 100 pounds (with
assistance). Requires corrected vision and hearing to normal range.
Requires working under stressful conditions and irregular hours.
Exposure to communicable diseases and/or body fluids.*Certificates
License/ Registrations*: Current unencumbered applicable state
license required. Basic Life Support Certification required. Must
obtain ANCC Psychiatric Nursing Certification with 1 year of
hire.*Education and /or Experience: *Graduate of an approved
Registered Nurse program. BSN preferred. Minimum of two years
experience as a registered nurse in psychiatric acute care setting
desired. Experience in working in a psychiatric setting highly
preferred. Special physical requirements: sits and stands
throughout the day. Physical management of patients in crisis
situation may be necessary.*Key Job Responsibilities: (not all
inclusive)*It is expected that all of the Principal Duties and
Responsibilities identified below will be performed in a manner
that reflects the values of Mercy Caring and Catholic Healthcare
Partners, which are: Compassion, Excellence, Human Dignity,
Justice, Sacredness of Life and ServiceThis position will be
staffed with behavioral health RNs who will be working in the
Behavioral Access Center, located in the ER.This is a 12 hour
nightshift position including every other weekend and every other
holidayPrevious behavioral health experience of at least 1 year
requiredThis is a Collective Bargaining Unit Position.MercyHealth
is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward*
your hard work with:* Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and
vision plans* Prescription drug coverage* Flexible spending
accounts* Life insurance w/AD&D* Employer contributions to
retirement savings plan when eligible* Paid time off* Educational
Assistance* And much more *Benefits offerings vary according to
employment status*S**cheduled Weekly Hours:*36*Work Shift:
*Evenings/Nights *Department: *OP Behavioral Health Services -
LorainAll applicants will receive consideration for employment
without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex,
sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or
protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on
the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the
affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health
Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg,
Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and
Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If
you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a
reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection
process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at
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