Behavioral Health Unit Registered Nurse- Full Time - Jennie Stuart Health

Under the direction of the Clinical Nurse Manager, provides nursing care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for administering and recording medication.
• Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose, and side effects.
• Observe five R’s for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right method, right dose, and right time.
• Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration.
• Maintains IV access according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Assesses and documents IV site every eight hours per unit standard.
• Reports change in patient status immediately.
• Reports the progress of the patient’s/significant other’s response to teaching plan to treatment team.
• Implements changes in plan of care.
• Patient is oriented to unit and vital signs recorded within one hour of admission.
• Each identified problem is addressed using BIRP format every twelve hours and PRN (if applicable).
• Flow sheets and I & O sheets are signed with name and title.
• Medication administration record must include full signature and title of nurse administering med, time given, reason for omission, and site for infection (if applicable).
• Documents narcotic use according to hospital policy and procedure.
• Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Attends continuing education programs.
• Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by departments.
• Maintains CPR certifications.
• Attends all required safety education programs.
• Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions when asked by supervisor.
• Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.
• Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standards.
• Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.
• If manager/leader, provides for the safety of department employees.
• Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.
• Attends annual education programs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of MRI patient care observation and management.
• Has knowledge of procedures for PCA pain management.
• Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner, as observed by the divisional director and peers.
• Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner, as measured by management observation and peer input.
• Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.
• Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command.
• Conducts all work activities with respect for rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families, and fellow employees.
• Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times.
• Presents neat appearance in proper attire and displays identification as required by hospital policy.
• Displays a positive attitude that contributes to the overall customer service program at the hospital.
• Supports the hospital’s mission, policies, and procedures.
• Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments, as observed by divisional director.
• Reports to work on time and is at work as scheduled, as observed by the divisional director or staffing coordinator.

Required Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Currentlicensed by the state of Kentucky or compact state.
• BLS Certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.
• Handle with Care experience preferred.

Required Experience