Registered Nurse RN - Psychiatric Care Unit

Summary

• The Registered Nurse (RN) provides direct care to patients using the nursing process.
• This includes ongoing assessment of the total patient.
• The RN provides interventions to treat the presenting symptoms and evaluates the effect of nursing interventions and patient’s responses.
• The RN functions as a team leader/member and resource to others.
• The RN delegates, oversees and provides direction to support staff.
• Collaborates with interdisciplinary team to establish goals and outcomes for each patient.
• The RN is responsible for meeting the needs of all types of patients.

Responsibilities

• (40%)
• Regularly assesses patient’s needs and provides skilled nursing services as prescribed by the physician authorized plan of care and accepted standards of evidence based nursing practice. (30%)
• Provides direct patient care including medication administration, treatments, education, call lights, assisting with transfers, responding to alarms, and other duties as appropriate. (20%)
• Evaluates effectiveness of treatment plan and makes suggestions or participates in updating/revising the treatment plan in collaboration with other team members, utilizing current information to improve patient care. (10%)
• The RN is knowledgeable and compliant with all local, state and federal regulations and guidelines as well as hospital specific policies and procedures relating to care provided in the medical center. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Demonstrates the MyMichigan Health mission, vision and values. Behaves in a courteous, professional manner at all times with patients, visitors, and co-workers. Demonstrates the ability to interpret information and reports pertinent data to the physician. Educate patient/family according to assessed learning needs considering readiness, ability, preferences, and cultural / spiritual variables Demonstrates the ability to organize and prioritize the needs of groups of patients or an individual patient. Demonstrates a general ability to manage assignments and perform routine duties on the unit. Instructs other team members when appropriate, explaining goals and rationale for individualized care. Demonstrates understanding of clinical pathways and utilizes appropriately. Maintains a professional demeanor in all situations. Documents in an accurate, clear, and concise way and includes pertinent clinical data. Shares information and reports significant changes and/or abnormal findings to appropriate team members in a timely manner. Participates in regulatory surveys. Participates in the performance improvement activities. Assists with orientation and ongoing competencies. Provides a safe and secure environment for patient care. Maintains knowledge with current trends and professional standards within a specialty. Demonstrates understanding of role in emergency preparedness procedures. Follows hospital policy and procedures. Administers medications as ordered. Obtains and transcribes physician orders. Has working knowledge of computers, phones, and the equipment on the unit. Unit Specific Responsibilities Provides for the age specific needs, ages of 18 and older, of the Mental health population served according to department standards and policies/procedures as evidenced by observation, documentation and peer feedback for the following: Communicates information accurately and effectively (verbal and written) to treatment team, to patient, to family, to other appropriate agencies. Demonstrates interest and pursues advancement of clinical skills (asks questions, seeks feedback, shares articles, attends continuing education opportunities, enrolls in classes). Monitors and manages the milieu in order to maintain a safe environment. Identifies and intervenes appropriately in any potential crisis. Possesses crisis intervention skills. Keeps updated on the use of nonphysical as well as physical management techniques and implements using sound judgment and according to established current policy. Conducts groups as appropriate. Takes initiative to provide appropriate activities for patients when needed (such as during weekends or evenings. Maintains patient dignity and rights. Maintains confidentiality. Collaborates effectively with other departments and agencies on behalf of the patient. Monitors and documents changes in patient mental and physical status. Completes admission assessments in an accurate, complete, and timely manner. Correctly completes basic nursing tasks such as obtaining vital signs, weight, I&O, specimen collection and assistance with personal care. Correctly assesses and utilizes seclusion and restraints and documents according to policy. Behaves in a courteous, professional manner at all times with patients, visitors, and co-workers. Conveys a positive attitude and works with others to constructively solve identified problems. Knowledgeable about mental health code and is a patient advocate. Knowledge and ability to work with probate courts and attorneys to resolve patient legal issues. Responds to all disasters and codes promptly and correctly. Completes nursing assessments, performs ongoing assessments and communicates patient status and changes to physician and other team members as appropriate Attends treatment team meetings. Provides nursing treatments, such as dressing changes, to all patients. Provides medication teaching and ensures that the appropriate consents are signed. Is a team leader when needed for decision-making regarding patient, family, or milieu issues. MidMichigan Health is a technology driven organization and employees need to demonstrate competency in Microsoft® Windows. An employee may be required to participate in further learning opportunities offered by MyMichigan Health.