Job Summary:
Supervises staff nurses. Reports to Nursing Director with unresolved staff or patient issues. Creates environment of patient-focused care. Provides nursing care through physical and mental assessments, laboratory testing, plans of care and therapeutic treatments. Knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders; cognitive, emotional, developmental, social and behavioral. Performs crisis intervention.
Job Duties and Responsibilities
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Supervision of staff nurses.
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Availability to staff when Nursing Director is unavailable.
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Remain up-to-date on current policies and procedures.
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Lead weekly RN meetings (once in place).
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Demonstrate critical thinking.
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Assessment and Care Planning.
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Performs nursing assessments and reassessments as per policy.
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Ability to adequately assess and reassess pain.
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Continuously observes patient's behavior, mental status, and activities.
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Formulates and implements patient plans of care in collaboration with multidisciplinary team.
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Revises plan of care as indicated by the patient's response to treatment and evaluates overall plan for effectiveness.
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Patient Care.
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Demonstrates the ability to perform crisis intervention and triage.
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Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
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Communicates appropriately and clearly to the Nursing Director, co-workers, providers, and Leadership Team.
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Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to facilitate individualized, optimal care for patients.
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Treats patients with respect and dignity; provides emotional support.
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Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
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Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
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Provides education to the patient concerning plans of care, compliance with the plan of care, medications and their side effects.
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Functions as a patient advocate at all times.
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Demonstrates ability to perform treatments and provide services to level of licensure.
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Medication Management and Administration.
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Knowledgeable of medications, including psychotropic drugs, and their correct administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical condition.
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Follows the six (6) medication rights and reduces the potential for medication errors.
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Documentation
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Documentation meets current standards and policies for all patient care and medication management.
Professional Requirements:
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Meets dress code standards; appearance is professional, neat, and clean.
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Completes annual educational requirements.
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Maintains regulatory requirements.
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Ensures patient confidentiality at all times.
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Reports to work on time and as scheduled.
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Attends staff meetings regularly, arrives punctually and actively participates as necessary.
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Complies with all organizational policies regarding ethical business practices.
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Maintains a good working relationship within the program and with other programs.
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Orients new staff members and volunteers as needed.
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Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
Regulatory Requirements:
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Current state Registered Nurse Licensure in the State of Missouri
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Current BLS certification
Language Skills:
Able to communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
Skills:
- Basic computer knowledge.
- Strong interpersonal skills.
