Job Description:
Summary:
Responsible and accountable for the care of the assigned patients and who assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates the care of the patient assigned to the unit, performs clerical functions, performs RN duties as assigned, and is able to communicate with the public, physicians, and other hospital personnel.
Functions: Functions as team leader, overseeing LPNs & CNAs assigned to his/her team. Directs others to assure care is based on patient needs, values, and choices. Practices autonomously within the scope of professional standards, the rules and regulations established by the Virginia Board of Nursing, and maintains knowledge of the policies and procedures within the system. Has a working knowledge of the nursing process and demonstrates skill in developing and guiding collaborative collegial practice that delivers safe competent care. Demonstrates sensitivity and understanding of the diverse cultural backgrounds of our patients and caregivers. Maintains current knowledge of evidence based nursing practice and possesses the ability to demonstrate critical thinking skills in the implementation of all phases of the nursing process. Actively participates in patient care quality and performance improvement through data collection, aggregation and analysis of relevant indicators of quality, which results in the development and implementation of action plans to include the monitoring of the effectiveness of improvements. Serves as a professional role model as a caregiver, mentor, teacher and resource for peers and other providers.
Inpatient Geropsych –The Inpatient Geropsych nurse will demonstrate the above functions and provide nursing care through physical and mental assessments, laboratory testing, plans of care and therapeutic treatments, as well as direct and indirect patient care services that meet the psychosocial, physical and general aspects of patient care. Meets the communication needs of patient and family. Knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders; cognitive, emotional, developmental, social and behavioral. Performs crisis intervention. Participates in the department's performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities. Patient population to be served: Adult to Geriatric. Preferred - 1 year experience in a behavioral healthcare setting. Current BLS. De-escalation training will be provided during orientation or within 6 months of hire date, unless class availability dictates a longer time period. Basic computer knowledge. Strong interpersonal skills. Employee may work in high stress direct patient care areas. Stress levels may be high due to frequently dealings with life and death situations, physicians, families and other healthcare providers. Demands high levels of concentration and the ability to work in emotionally charged situations.
Performs other duties as assigned or requested.
Requirements:
Associate’s degree or diploma from an accredited Nursing program required.
Continuing education requirements as dictated by the Virginia Board of Nursing
Maintains certifications as required by the individual specific department.
Licenses and Certifications:
Valid and active RN licensure from appropriate state. BLS, ACLS, PALS NRP required dependent upon area
Work Requirements:
Shift: Variable
On Call: No
Weekends: Rotating
Travel Required: No
The range for this position is $30.00-$42.90. Actual rate is dependent upon experience.
Location:
Dickenson Community Hospital
