RN - Community Behavioral Health 6 West
- Department : Community Beh Hlth 6W- CMH
- Entity : Peoria Service Area
- Job Category : Nursing
- Employment Type : Full - Time
- Job ID : 38411
- Experience Required : Not Indicated
- Education Required : Technical / Vocational degree
- Shift : Day
- Location : Peoria, IL
- Usual Schedule : 7a-330p
- On Call Requirements : no
- Work Location : Methodist Medical Center
- Nursing Specialty : Behavorial Health
- Secondary Job Category : Nursing
- Weekend Requirements : yes
- Other Posting Information : $10,000 sign on bonus and $5,000 relocation (greater than 100 miles) or $2,500 (greater than 50 miles) for nurses with 1 or more years experience - External Applicants Only
- Holiday Requirements : yes
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Position Summary :
As a member of the interdisciplinary team, contributes professional nursing knowledge and skills in the provision and management of care to patients through the application of the nursing process.
Qualifications :
CERTIFICATION & LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS Registered Professional Nurse (RN) License State of IL RN License upon hire. ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS
Use of usual and customary equipment used to perform essential functions of the position.SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE Advanced reading, writing skills and basic oral skills Ability to respond appropriately to customer / co-worker. Interaction with a wide variety of people. Maintain confidential information. Ability to communicate only the facts to recipients or to decline to reveal information. Ability to project a professional, friendly, helpful demeanor. Basic computer knowledge : Uses word processing, spreadsheet, e-mail application, and web browser. Comfortable within a Windows OS and learning new applications.
Essential Functions :
CLINICAL EXCELLENCE FOCUS : Promotes the use of evidence based practice through the nursing process, protocols and procedures.Assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assessment of actual problems and outcomesDevelops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient / family and health care team.Uses appropriate interventions identified in the plan of care to achieve expected patient outcomesSystematically evaluates and documents patient's progress toward expected outcomes / goals on an ongoing basis throughout the shiftModifies plan of care based on evaluationCompletes required documentation as appropriate, including patient chart and event reportsDemonstrates professional accountability for own practice as evidenced through seeking resources and continuing self-developmentDemonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems ariseAcquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence based nursing practicePromotes the professional development of self and team membersShares clinical knowledge through normal teaching and in response to the learning needs of othersDemonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable)Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable)Possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider's orders and hospital lab procedures / policies.WORK ENVIRONMENT & CULTURE FOCUS : Coordinates the interdisciplinary care of the patient through collaboration with team members and utilizes additional resources when necessaryAnalyzes clinical situations in a systematic way and acts to obtain resources or correct problems to meet or exceed expected outcomes or patient needsRecognizes need for assistance and utilizes resources, including physician and nurse to nurse (UAT) consultation in a timely mannerDemonstrates ownership and persistence to ensure problem is resolved in best way possible.Able to assume assignment of non-complex and some complex patient management with some turnover in assignmentConsistently prioritizes work based on changes in patient condition, changes in assignment and unanticipated interruptionsIdentifies and utilizes team resources to solve identified problems or needsCollaborates with the health care team in the organization of tasks and activities for the patient's care from admission to discharge according to the plan of care and to meet identified expected outcomesWorks with other team members in delegating tasks and activities appropriatelyProvides goal-focused shift reportAdvocates with physicians on patient's behalf when necessaryUtilizes communication and teamwork strategies aimed at promoting high team performance and achieving optimal patient outcomes and unit productivityChooses an appropriate and meaningful communication style when interacting with others : gives and accepts constructive feedback to / from peers.PATIENT EDUCATION FOCUS : Assesses and chooses teaching strategies appropriate to the patient's / family's age specific needs.Adapts teaching strategies based on patient's response, readiness to learn and level of comprehensionTakes cultural, age-specific, gender, and developmental factors into consideration when teaching patients about procedures, illness, hospital experience, etc.Ensures patient safety in the hospital environment by following policy / procedures and adhering to National Patient Safety GoalsDemonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable)Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable).TrilliumPlace
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