Registered Nurse Charge Nights - RN - Behavioral Medicine Center NEW
Company: HealthSource Saginaw Inc
Location: Saginaw
Posted on: January 8, 2021
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Job Description:
Assess patient's condition on admission and on an ongoing basis
based on observation and/or interview of patient and/or family,
physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings, and any other pertinent
information. Use professional judgment to prepare a measurable,
attainable, reasonable, specific and individualized plan of care
for the patients.Participate in treatment team conference necessary
for planning, implementing, and evaluating patient care. Develop
and update care plans on a daily or regular basis according to
facility policy and procedure or patient's condition
changes.Participate with the ongoing monitoring and data collection
for Performance Improvement Council on own unit.Provide
professional nursing care including the administration of
medications, starting and monitoring IV's, and performing the more
complex as well as routine treatments as prescribed by a physician
or as indicated by patient's condition.Use professional judgment
regarding appropriateness of care given the present condition of
the patient. Modify treatments and/or contacts physician depending
on the circumstances.Collaborate with members of the
multi-disciplinary team in planning, evaluating and revising the
patient's plan of care. Direct other nursing personnel in the
implementation of that care plan. Evaluate quality of care provided
and provide guidance and direction.Make regular rounds of assigned
patients independently and with Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor
and/or physician, observe and evaluate patient's symptoms, progress
and reaction to treatments and medications.Recognize changes in
patient's physiological and psychological status and initiate
appropriate action to provide safe therapeutic approaches. Complete
all necessary documentation.Report to Nurse Manager, Nursing
Supervisor, Charge Nurse or physician all pertinent observations
related to patient care, meds given, treatments administered and so
forth.Responsible for the patient/family teaching and/or
significant others regarding the care related to patient diagnosis.
Explain home care methods, medications, and instructions necessary
for continuing patient care and rehabilitation following
discharge.Assist in orienting and training new personnel to the
unit and serve as a resource person for other facility personnel
and students.Communicate with other facility departments as
necessary to resolve operational problems and to utilize their
expertise in planning and delivering quality patient care by
following safety and infection control standards.Implement specific
responsibilities as delegated by Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor.
May assume responsibility for some of the Nurse Manager, Nursing
Supervisor or Charge Nurse functions as assigned in their
absence.Serve on committees and attend staff meetings. Attend all
mandatory in-services, and meetings to maintain and enhance
personal and professional growth and development.Practice Standard
Precautions, utilizing hand washing and barrier use when there is
risk of contact with blood, body fluid, mucous membrane or
non-intact skin. Provides barrier for self when there is evidence
of non-intact skin on hands.Regular and punctual attendance is
required.Compliance with mandatory overtime required when
necessary.Perform other duties as assigned.Contact physician,
present information, and obtain either approval or denial of
admission.Verify insurance with either admitting or the insurance
company and pre-certify admission as necessary.Keep accurate bed
availability data.Perform other staff nurse duties as assigned by
the Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse.Gather
information from referral source to complete the Inquiry/Assessment
form on both telephonic and walk-in referrals.ADDITIONAL ROLES OF
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE IN THE BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE SERVICES INTAKE
PROCESS:Education/Experience :Graduation from an accredited school
of nursing and holding a current license to practice as a
Registered Nurse in the State of Michigan.Approved CPR
certificationAssess patient's condition on admission and on an
ongoing basis based on observation and/or interview of patient
and/or family, physician's diagnosis, laboratory findings, and any
other pertinent information. Use professional judgment to prepare a
measurable, attainable, reasonable, specific and individualized
plan of care for the patients.Participate in treatment team
conference necessary for planning, implementing, and evaluating
patient care. Develop and update care plans on a daily or regular
basis according to facility policy and procedure or patient's
condition changes.Participate with the ongoing monitoring and data
collection for Performance Improvement Council on own unit.Provide
professional nursing care including the administration of
medications, starting and monitoring IV's, and performing the more
complex as well as routine treatments as prescribed by a physician
or as indicated by patient's condition.Use professional judgment
regarding appropriateness of care given the present condition of
the patient. Modify treatments and/or contacts physician depending
on the circumstances.Collaborate with members of the
multi-disciplinary team in planning, evaluating and revising the
patient's plan of care. Direct other nursing personnel in the
implementation of that care plan. Evaluate quality of care provided
and provide guidance and direction.Make regular rounds of assigned
patients independently and with Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor
and/or physician, observe and evaluate patient's symptoms, progress
and reaction to treatments and medications.Recognize changes in
patient's physiological and psychological status and initiate
appropriate action to provide safe therapeutic approaches. Complete
all necessary documentation.Report to Nurse Manager, Nursing
Supervisor, Charge Nurse or physician all pertinent observations
related to patient care, meds given, treatments administered and so
forth.Responsible for the patient/family teaching and/or
significant others regarding the care related to patient diagnosis.
Explain home care methods, medications, and instructions necessary
for continuing patient care and rehabilitation following
discharge.Assist in orienting and training new personnel to the
unit and serve as a resource person for other facility personnel
and students.Communicate with other facility departments as
necessary to resolve operational problems and to utilize their
expertise in planning and delivering quality patient care by
following safety and infection control standards.Implement specific
responsibilities as delegated by Nurse Manager/Nursing Supervisor.
May assume responsibility for some of the Nurse Manager, Nursing
Supervisor or Charge Nurse functions as assigned in their
absence.Serve on committees and attend staff meetings. Attend all
mandatory in-services, and meetings to maintain and enhance
personal and professional growth and development.Practice Standard
Precautions, utilizing hand washing and barrier use when there is
risk of contact with blood, body fluid, mucous membrane or
non-intact skin. Provides barrier for self when there is evidence
of non-intact skin on hands.Regular and punctual attendance is
required.Compliance with mandatory overtime required when
necessary.Perform other duties as assigned.Contact physician,
present information, and obtain either approval or denial of
admission.Verify insurance with either admitting or the insurance
company and pre-certify admission as necessary.Keep accurate bed
availability data.Perform other staff nurse duties as assigned by
the Nurse Manager, Nursing Supervisor and/or Charge Nurse.Gather
information from referral source to complete the Inquiry/Assessment
form on both telephonic and walk-in referrals.ADDITIONAL ROLES OF
STAFF REGISTERED NURSE IN THE BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE SERVICES INTAKE
PROCESS:
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