RN (Registered Nurse) Behavioral Health Mercy Health Lorain
Company: Mercy Health
Location: Lorain
Posted on: June 18, 2022
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Job Description:
RN (Registered Nurse) Behavioral Health Mercy Health LorainApply
NowRequisition R128761 Market Lorain, Ohio Department Adult
Behavioral Health Unit - Lorain Shift Days/Afternoons Schedule
Part-timeThank you for considering a career at Mercy HealthNew
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.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assessment:
Collect and record a nursing assessment of the health status of the
behavioral health patient.Collect and record objective and
subjective data and communicate as appropriate to the other members
of the healthcare team.Modify the assessment as the patients
condition/status changes.Demonstrate knowledge of the principles of
growth and development over the lifespan.Analysis: Analyze the
assessment data and establish, accept or modify a nursing diagnosis
to be used as a basis for nursing interventions.Planning: Develop,
maintain or modify the nursing component of the plan of care
and;Communicate the nursing component of the plan of care and all
modifications to the plan to all appropriate members of the
treatment team.Implementation: Executing the current treatment
regimen as prescribed by the Physician, Physician Assistant or
Certified Nurse Practitioner.Providing direct nursing care
commensurate with education, knowledge, skills, and abilities of
the registered nurse.Collaborating with other nurses and members of
the treatment team.Delegating nursing tasks as approved by the
Ohio/Kentucky Board of Nursing.Complete 15-minute safety checks on
the units.Evaluation: Evaluate the patients response to the nursing
interventions.Document and communicate the patient response to
nursing interventions to the appropriate members of the healthcare
team.The registered Nurse systematically enhances the quality and
effectiveness of the nursing process.Direct supervision of assigned
personnel.Facilitate group, nursing and psycho-educational.
Co-facilitate process groups.Adheres to the standards and policies
of the Corporate Responsibility Program, including the duty to
comply with applicable laws and regulations, and reports to
designated Manager (or employer hotline) any suspected unethical,
fraudulent, or unlawful acts or policies.Demonstrates ethical,
sound professional practices and personal accountability. Acts in
alignment with the mission and core values of Mercy Health.Holds
others accountable to standards of performance, directly supervises
the clinical work of those coworkers assigned on their
team.Displays a curiosity and desire for knowledge and staying
current with colleagues, be curious about business and the health
care services industry.Participates in the supervision of clinical
interns or students and/or volunteers, utilizing orientation,
observation, record reviews, feedback and evaluations as
required.Participates in the safe management of the milieu,
intervening effectively with patients who behave inappropriately or
who are having coping difficulty, utilizing effective non-abusive
crisis prevention/intervention techniques.Treats patients and
families with empathy and respect. Other Duties as
assigned.Maintains effective working relationships with team
members, (requires both flexibility and setting
limits).Qualifications - MinimumEducation:Require Minimum
Education:2 year Associates DegreeSpecialty/Major: NursingPreferred
Education:4 year Bachelors DegreeSpecialty/Major: BSN
preferredPrevious behavioral health nursing experience
preferred.This is a Collective Bargaining Unit Position.MercyHealth
is an equal opportunity employer.Many of our opportunities reward*
your hard work with:
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