What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health - Casual position at IRMC?
Job Summary
The RN/GN assesses, plans, implements, reassesses, and records patient care in accordance with the interdisciplinary treatment plan. Must possess a thorough knowledge of age-specific needs, care of mentally ill persons, Chapter 5100 of the M. H. Procedures Act, CSM and JCAHO standards, voluntary, involuntary, patient rights and confidentiality. He/she must be proficient in therapeutic 1:1’s, leading or co-leading therapeutic groups/activities and providing patient/family teaching. As an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team where the RN/GN is expected to work collaboratively with physicians and other disciplines to develop, implement and revise each patient’s interdisciplinary treatment and discharge plan. The RN/GN directs and assists all other disciplines and provides leadership to ensure professional nursing standards are maintained. Must possess the ability to function as the charge nurse as assigned.
Job Specification
- Minimum Education Required
- A graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- Minimum Experience Required
- Prefer 1 year med/surgical, and/or 1 year geriatric experience also 1-year behavioral health experience, preferred.
- Licensure/Certification Required
- A current license as a Registered Nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania or eligible nurse must pass their nursing boards within 6 months of hire.
- Must be BLS certified required (or obtain within one month of hire).
Skills
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- A commitment to service excellence and performance improvement.
- Knowledge of medical/surgical and psychiatric nursing to effectively assess and provide direct patient care, observe and formulate patient plan of care, document outcomes and serve as a clinical resource.
- Knowledge of Chapter 5100 of the M.H. Procedures Act, CSM, and JCAHO standards.
- Excellent writing, computer and interpersonal skills.
- The ability to work collaboratively as a member of an interdisciplinary treatment team.
Shifts
- Rotation
