Job Description:

JOB
DESCRIPTION

Job
Title: Registered
Nurse Job
No.: 42040

Department: Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Salary Grade: 12

Reports
To: BHS
Manager Creation
Date: 4/05

Revision
Date: 4/09

Job Summary:

The Registered Nurse (RN) manages and
coordinates the nursing care activities during the client's hospitalization in
accordance with organization policies and procedures. This includes assessment,
diagnosis, planning and establishing outcomes, implementation, and
evaluation. Based on this process, the
RN directs and is responsible for other personnel involved in client care. The RN maintains professional accountability
for all nursing care provided to clients in the organization. Demonstrates
competency in nursing judgment.
Maintains awareness of economic barriers of health care and acts
accordingly. Demonstrates knowledge of
nursing care needs and treatments for clients of various clinical specialties
in compliance with established standards of nursing practice. Will be required to work with clients 18
years of age and older.

Essential Functions and Duties:

Ability to organize and coordinate nursing care
delivery for clients assigned.

No performance deficiencies caused by failure to
adapt to new techniques.

Ability to direct others in health care delivery.

Requires regular talking and hearing.

Must be able to stand 4-6 hours.

Provides direct client care activities if
required, in accordance with

defined department and organization policies and
procedures.

Requires a concentrated level of attention.

Ability to adjust the eye to bring an object
into sharp focus.

Position Qualifications:

Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Current Illinois license. B.S.N. preferred

or equivalent years of experience. BLS certification required. Demonstrates clinical competence; Assumes
responsibility for own continued personal and professional growth.

Preferred Skills and Abilities:

Ability to operate standard office equipment (i.e. copier,
facsimile machine, 10-key, etc.); personal computer and printer and specific
computer software (MS Office applications and Meditech).

Physical Demands:

Requires grasping and reaching with hands/arms.

Ability to lift up to, but not limited to 25
pounds when assisting clients, turning clients or assisting client with
activities.

Requires bending, stooping, and walking.

Requires good body mechanics to prevent injury.

FunctionDuties and Responsibilities:

Provides appropriate nursing care by planning,
organizing, and directing the nursing functions of clients on the unit.

Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the
skill level of employees.

Identifies problems and uses critical thinking
skills to develop solutions.

Creates a working climate that provides growth
and job satisfaction of personnel.

Accurately and promptly implements physicians
orders.

Prepares, administers, and records medications
in accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications.

Records information concisely, accurately and
completely.

Complies with all infection control policies and
procedures.

Coordinates and provides emergency care as
needed.

Participates in orientation and in-service
training for personnel.

Evaluates the performance of personnel with
recommendations for appropriate action.

Complies with all organization policies, and
assists in the review and revision of policies and procedures.

Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels of
communication.

Adjust interventions based on age appropriate
guidelines as indicated.

Demonstrates abilities to set priorities in
directing and/or providing safe client care by functioning in an organized and
time conscious manner.

Complies with and is knowledgeable of organization
and department safety procedures and policies.

Contributes to the care of the environment by
maintaining work areas and assisting with light housekeeping tasks as needed.

Maintains customers rights (confidentiality,
privacy, safety, security).

Adapts easily to changes in work assignment and
environment. Accepts working assignments
according to client care needs in accordance with job skill level.

Performs basic tasks in a timely manner with
minimum guidance and supervision.

Demonstrates willingness to work toward
department and organization goals and objectives.

Assists with the development and implementation
of unit goals.

Conducts group therapies and assigned.

Participates in multidisciplinary treatment
planning and revises plan of care based on assessment.

Participate and promote activities regarding
Process Improvement.

Provides care based upon client's age specific
needs.

Supports organizations philosophy, participates
as a team member, and shows courtesy, respect, and concern for the needs of
others. .

New methods are quickly learned and integrated
into job responsibilities..

Adheres to nursing staffing and scheduling
policy (to include use of overtime).

Follows chain of command resolving any issues or
problems identified.

Monitors clients and documents appropriately
according to risk precaution level.

Maintains a safe environment monitoring
continuously for any harmful contraband.

Attends in-services, training, and meetings as
required.

Develops and evaluates own goals for
professional growth.

Attends and participates in departmental
meetings.

Maintains an active role in maintaining customer
service.

Establishes collaborative relationship with
physicians and other members of the health care team.

Promotes harmonious relationships among the
health care team and internal/external customers.

Supports and demonstrates the organization
mission and philosophy through self-example.

Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

I certify
that I am able to perform the essential duties and physical/mental functions
listed above, and possess the required skills, knowledge, training, education
and experience outlined above. This document does not create an employment
contract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will employment
relationship.

Employee
Signature Supervisor
Signature

Date Date

Position Urgency:
Normal

Shifts:
Night shift 1830-0700; includes every other weekend and holidays

State License Details:
Must Be Currently Active

Minimum Years of Experience:
1

Minimum Guaranteed Hours:
36

Sub Specialty:
Behavioral Psych Nurse

General Certifications:, N/A

Nursing Certifications:

Contract Length in Weeks:
13