What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN Mental Health Unit position at St. Mary's Healthcare?
Job Requisition: REQ3371
Employment Type: Full-time
Shift: Evenings (7pm-7am)
Hours Per Week: 36 hour week
Hiring range: $35.70-$46.41
The actual compensation for this position will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Responsibilities:
Performs initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice. Develops a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
Participates in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
Implements nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients.
Evaluates patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed. Collaborates with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status
Must be able to speak, read, write and sollow instruction in English
Complexity of Work:
Within scope of job, requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal
supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment.
Personal Protective Equipment:
Follows Standard Precautions using personal protective equipment as required.
Education:
High School Diploma/GED required Diploma from an accredited school/college of nursing required.
Licensure / Certification / Registration:
Required Credential(s):
BLS Provider obtained within 3 Months (90 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
Registered Nurse credentialed from the New York Board of Nursing.
Salary : $36 - $46
