Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health
SSM Health·Richmond Heights, Missouri
SSM Health·Richmond Heights, Missouri
The Registered Nurse provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients, completing admitting and shift assessments and utilizing critical thinking to analyze patient data and notify physicians of condition changes. Responsibilities also include participating in treatment plan development, documenting care, implementing physician orders, and monitoring patient and unit safety.
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Job Summary: Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.
Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors; accurately and within time-frame set in policy and procedures.
Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgement to analyze patient assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition.
Participates in the development, review and evaluation of multidisciplinary treatment plans as per policies and procedures.
Documents all nursing care given and adheres to nursing standards and ministry policies and procedures.
Consistently and accurately implements and records physicians orders.
Assesses and monitors patients and environment for safety within the unit.
Serves as a clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPN's and techs.
Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record.
Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model.
Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
Performs other duties as assigned.
EDUCATION Graduate of accredited school of nursing or education equivalency for licensing
EXPERIENCE No experience required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Constant use of speech to share information through oral communication.
Constant standing and walking.
Frequent lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 0-25 lbs.
Frequent sitting, reaching and keyboard use/data entry.
Frequent use of vision and depth perception for distances near (20 inches or less) and far (20 feet or more) and to identify and distinguish colors.
Frequent use of smell to detect/recognize odors.
Frequent use of hearing to receive oral communication, distinguish body sounds and/or hear alarms, malfunctioning machinery, etc.
Occasional lifting/carrying and pushing/pulling objects weighing 25-50 lbs.
Occasional lifting/moving of patients.
Occasional bending, stooping, kneeling, squatting, twisting, gripping and repetitive foot/leg and hand/arm movements.
Occasional driving.
Rare crawling and running.
Required professional license and/Or certifications
Oklahoma Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) - American Heart Association (AHA) And Registered Nurse (RN) Issued by Compact State Or Registered Nurse (RN) - Oklahoma Board of Nursing (OBN)
SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs. Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE). Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday. Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members. Explore All Benefits SSM Health is an equal opportunity employer. SSM Health does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Click here to learn more.
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of nursing or possess equivalent education for licensing, with no prior experience explicitly required. Required credentials include Basic Life Support HealthCare Provider (BLS HCP) certification and a Registered Professional Nurse (RN) license valid in the state of employment (IL, MO, OK, or WI).
Market context
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