Behavioral Health RN

Palestine, Texas

 ScionHealth
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Description

Job Summary
  • Provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice
Essential Functions
  • Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment
  • Documents patient care given
  • Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family
  • Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation
  • Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral and spiritual/psychosocial support needs
  • Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances
  • Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient
  • Maintains a safe environment for patients and staff through continuous monitoring and intervention
Organizational Expectations
  • Self and Staff Development
  • Completes general and organizational unit specific annual requirements and certifications
  • Attends 75% of staff meetings
  • Consistently projects a positive professional image through appearance and behavior
Nonessential Functions
  • Has a willingness and ability to perform additional duties and responsibilities in different areas of the department on as-needed basis or as determined by management
  • Demonstrates the philosophy of team concept
  • Participates in group projects and staff meetings with suggestions that enhance the work environment and increase productivity
Leadership Capabilities
  • Follows established hospital and unit specific policies
  • Exhibits willingness to resolve problems as they arise
Qualifications

License/Certifications:
  • Licenses: RN
  • X Basic Life Support (BLS) - within 30 days of hire
  • Handle with Care required within 30 days of hire
  • Certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training within 30 days of hire- required (Handle with Care)
Work Experience:
  • Minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred
  • Minimum of 1 year of previous experience in behavioral health unit preferred
Skills:
  • Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision
  • Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action
Date Posted: 01 May 2025
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