Travel Psychology - $1,755 per week in East Saint Louis, IL at Infojini Healthcare
Alorton, IL 62207
About the Job
ID: 51555163 Shift: Night shift 1830-0700; includes every other weekend and holidays Description: JOBDESCRIPTION JobTitle: RegisteredNurse JobNo.: 42040 Department: Behavioral Health Services (BHS) Salary Grade: 12 ReportsTo: BHSManager CreationDate: 4/05 RevisionDate: 4/09 Job Summary: The Registered Nurse (RN) manages andcoordinates the nursing care activities during the client's hospitalization inaccordance with organization policies and procedures
This includes assessment,diagnosis, planning and establishing outcomes, implementation, andevaluation
Based on this process, theRN directs and is responsible for other personnel involved in client care
The RN maintains professional accountabilityfor all nursing care provided to clients in the organization
Demonstratescompetency in nursing judgment
Maintains awareness of economic barriers of health care and actsaccordingly
Demonstrates knowledge ofnursing care needs and treatments for clients of various clinical specialtiesin compliance with established standards of nursing practice
Will be required to work with clients 18years of age and older
Essential Functions and Duties: Ability to organize and coordinate nursing caredelivery for clients assigned
No performance deficiencies caused by failure toadapt 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 ifrequired, in accordance with defined department and organization policies andprocedures
Requires a concentrated level of attention
Ability to adjust the eye to bring an objectinto 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; Assumesresponsibility 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 specificcomputer software (MS Office applications and Meditech)
Physical Demands: Requires grasping and reaching with hands/arms
Ability to lift up to, but not limited to 25pounds when assisting clients, turning clients or assisting client withactivities
Requires bending, stooping, and walking
Requires good body mechanics to prevent injury
Function Duties and Responsibilities: Provides appropriate nursing care by planning,organizing, and directing the nursing functions of clients on the unit
Makes nursing assignments appropriate to theskill level of employees
Identifies problems and uses critical thinkingskills to develop solutions
Creates a working climate that provides growthand job satisfaction of personnel
Accurately and promptly implements physicians orders
Prepares, administers, and records medicationsin accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications
Records information concisely, accurately andcompletely
Complies with all infection control policies andprocedures
Coordinates and provides emergency care asneeded
Participates in orientation and in-servicetraining for personnel
Evaluates the performance of personnel withrecommendations for appropriate action
Complies with all organization policies, andassists in the review and revision of policies and procedures
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels ofcommunication
Adjust interventions based on age appropriateguidelines as indicated
Demonstrates abilities to set priorities indirecting and/or providing safe client care by functioning in an organized andtime conscious manner
Complies with and is knowledgeable of organizationand department safety procedures and policies
Contributes to the care of the environment bymaintaining work areas and assisting with light housekeeping tasks as needed
Maintains customers rights (confidentiality,privacy, safety, security)
Adapts easily to changes in work assignment andenvironment
Accepts working assignmentsaccording to client care needs in accordance with job skill level
Performs basic tasks in a timely manner withminimum guidance and supervision
Demonstrates willingness to work towarddepartment and organization goals and objectives
Assists with the development and implementationof unit goals
Conducts group therapies and assigned
Participates in multidisciplinary treatmentplanning and revises plan of care based on assessment
Participate and promote activities regardingProcess Improvement
Provides care based upon client's age specificneeds
Supports organization s philosophy, participatesas a team member, and shows courtesy, respect, and concern for the needs ofothers
New methods are quickly learned and integratedinto job responsibilities.
Adheres to nursing staffing and schedulingpolicy (to include use of overtime)
Follows chain of command resolving any issues orproblems identified
Monitors clients and documents appropriatelyaccording to risk precaution level
Maintains a safe environment monitoringcontinuously for any harmful contraband
Attends in-services, training, and meetings asrequired
Develops and evaluates own goals forprofessional growth
Attends and participates in departmentalmeetings
Maintains an active role in maintaining customerservice
Establishes collaborative relationship withphysicians and other members of the health care team
Promotes harmonious relationships among thehealth care team and internal/external customers
Supports and demonstrates the organizationmission and philosophy through self-example
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
I certifythat I am able to perform the essential duties and physical/mental functionslisted above, and possess the required skills, knowledge, training, educationand experience outlined above
This document does not create an employmentcontract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will employmentrelationship
EmployeeSignature SupervisorSignature Date Date Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91
This includes assessment,diagnosis, planning and establishing outcomes, implementation, andevaluation
Based on this process, theRN directs and is responsible for other personnel involved in client care
The RN maintains professional accountabilityfor all nursing care provided to clients in the organization
Demonstratescompetency in nursing judgment
Maintains awareness of economic barriers of health care and actsaccordingly
Demonstrates knowledge ofnursing care needs and treatments for clients of various clinical specialtiesin compliance with established standards of nursing practice
Will be required to work with clients 18years of age and older
Essential Functions and Duties: Ability to organize and coordinate nursing caredelivery for clients assigned
No performance deficiencies caused by failure toadapt 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 ifrequired, in accordance with defined department and organization policies andprocedures
Requires a concentrated level of attention
Ability to adjust the eye to bring an objectinto 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; Assumesresponsibility 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 specificcomputer software (MS Office applications and Meditech)
Physical Demands: Requires grasping and reaching with hands/arms
Ability to lift up to, but not limited to 25pounds when assisting clients, turning clients or assisting client withactivities
Requires bending, stooping, and walking
Requires good body mechanics to prevent injury
Function Duties and Responsibilities: Provides appropriate nursing care by planning,organizing, and directing the nursing functions of clients on the unit
Makes nursing assignments appropriate to theskill level of employees
Identifies problems and uses critical thinkingskills to develop solutions
Creates a working climate that provides growthand job satisfaction of personnel
Accurately and promptly implements physicians orders
Prepares, administers, and records medicationsin accordance with the policy regarding the administration of medications
Records information concisely, accurately andcompletely
Complies with all infection control policies andprocedures
Coordinates and provides emergency care asneeded
Participates in orientation and in-servicetraining for personnel
Evaluates the performance of personnel withrecommendations for appropriate action
Complies with all organization policies, andassists in the review and revision of policies and procedures
Identifies and utilizes appropriate channels ofcommunication
Adjust interventions based on age appropriateguidelines as indicated
Demonstrates abilities to set priorities indirecting and/or providing safe client care by functioning in an organized andtime conscious manner
Complies with and is knowledgeable of organizationand department safety procedures and policies
Contributes to the care of the environment bymaintaining work areas and assisting with light housekeeping tasks as needed
Maintains customers rights (confidentiality,privacy, safety, security)
Adapts easily to changes in work assignment andenvironment
Accepts working assignmentsaccording to client care needs in accordance with job skill level
Performs basic tasks in a timely manner withminimum guidance and supervision
Demonstrates willingness to work towarddepartment and organization goals and objectives
Assists with the development and implementationof unit goals
Conducts group therapies and assigned
Participates in multidisciplinary treatmentplanning and revises plan of care based on assessment
Participate and promote activities regardingProcess Improvement
Provides care based upon client's age specificneeds
Supports organization s philosophy, participatesas a team member, and shows courtesy, respect, and concern for the needs ofothers
New methods are quickly learned and integratedinto job responsibilities.
Adheres to nursing staffing and schedulingpolicy (to include use of overtime)
Follows chain of command resolving any issues orproblems identified
Monitors clients and documents appropriatelyaccording to risk precaution level
Maintains a safe environment monitoringcontinuously for any harmful contraband
Attends in-services, training, and meetings asrequired
Develops and evaluates own goals forprofessional growth
Attends and participates in departmentalmeetings
Maintains an active role in maintaining customerservice
Establishes collaborative relationship withphysicians and other members of the health care team
Promotes harmonious relationships among thehealth care team and internal/external customers
Supports and demonstrates the organizationmission and philosophy through self-example
Other duties as assigned by supervisor
I certifythat I am able to perform the essential duties and physical/mental functionslisted above, and possess the required skills, knowledge, training, educationand experience outlined above
This document does not create an employmentcontract, implied or otherwise, other than an at will employmentrelationship
EmployeeSignature SupervisorSignature Date Date Position Billing string = Medefis Guaranteed Hours: 36 Contract Weeks:91
