Rate: $2,602-$3664/weekly
Duration: 24 week assignment
Shifts:
· 6:30a – 7p
· 6:30p – 7a
Important Items to Note:
· This is a correctional mental health facility.
· You should be ready and able to participate in patient takedowns.
· Overtime availability is based on facility needs.
· Any time off needed would have to be addressed with your Unit Manager onsite.
Facility Type: Psychiatric Forensic Hospital
Duty: Clinical Direction 30%
Nurse I position is responsible for the direction of all nursing staff on the assigned shift and unit while working in conjunction with the Lead Nurse. Helps direct assignments in conjunction with the staff schedule by utilizing knowledge of acuity, and pool staff to maximize the quality of care given to unit patients on the unit. This position is responsible for helping the Lead Nurse to ensure all nursing services provided on the assigned unit are delivered correctly. The position is responsible to ensure all nursing assignments and duties are completed and in compliance with CMHIP policies and psychiatric and medical nursing standards, licensure requirements and governing bodies while working in conjunction with the Lead Nurse. Unit nursing staff is notified promptly of changes to processes, policies and procedures through communication methods to include Cornerstone Rosters, meetings, email and individual contact. Communication is conducted regularly with other disciplines, department leadership regarding nursing directives and disseminates information as appropriate. Interpretation of other leadership communication is received to understand changes that may or may not directly impact the nursing department. This position functions as the charge nurse for the shift and reports any injury of staff from assaultive/combative patients and/or any other safety or nursing concerns to the Lead Nurses promptly. Utilize resources available in the Staffing Office.
Duty: Department Standards 10%
Nurse I position maintains nursing standards of care for their assigned shift on the unit by creating and maintaining processes to communicate and follow up with assigned staff so that standards are kept in compliance. Nursing staff must adhere to CDHS Code of Conduct and CMHIP Code of Ethics. Maintains current knowledge of new policies, standards, updates, literature related to nursing and specialty areas is maintained and communicated to subordinates. Nursing supervisors are notified promptly of issues on the unit with patients and nursing staff members. The Nurse I works collaboratively with all departments and provides assistance when needed. The Nurse I provides guidance and direction for daily cross shift report, directs nursing care and communication to shift personnel. Assures the unit(s) is directed and staffed appropriately according to hospital procedure along with assuring staffing levels are maintained and accurate.
Duty: Staff Development/Competencies 10%
Nurse I position implements actions to maximize the productivity of assigned nursing personnel by mentoring, training, leadership, and providing feedback through immediate feedback and guidance. He/She ensures assigned staff’s knowledge and fluency with electronic system BEHR, Cornerstone assignments to include mandatory rosters and training.
Nurse I position directs staff to follow various manuals, standards and regulations to include but not limited to: DSM, Pharmacy Formulary, Treatment Plans, Infection Control Manual, Physicians Orders, Court orders, Joint Commission on Hospital Accreditation Standards, Environment of Care Manual, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Safety Data Sheets, Colorado State Personnel Procedure Manual, Affirmative Action policy, Colorado Workers Compensation guidelines, Rainbow book and Emergency Guides, ADA statutes, Colorado Alliance for the Mentally Ill recommendations, Patients’ Rights Handbook. Provide direction and support to assigned shift on the unit. Knows and follows regulatory guidelines.
Duty: Patient Care/Nursing Care 45%
Nurse I position is responsible for the nursing care provided on the assigned shift of a unit and maintenance of a safe, secure and therapeutic environment. Nurse I promptly responds to patient’s psychiatric and/or medical issues, participates in Trauma Informed Care initiatives and understands and promotes its principles, implements, audits and reviews nursing care provided on the shift/unit. Participates and ensures staff correctly identify patient prior to administration of medications, treatments, blood testing, or starting an invasive procedure. Follows and maintains Infection control standards and regulations.
Nurse I evaluates concerns related to nursing care plan by assessing, identifying, planning, implementing, evaluating, and revising the nursing care given based on the nursing history. Utilize Patient Rights for mental health legal issues and complies with policy and procedure in these areas. Provide intervention in critical situations as necessary. This position is utilized to provide coverage on the shift/unit. Ensure a safe milieu for patient treatment. Report staff and patient issues to the Lead Nurse,if urgent. Counsels and educates patients on medications, physical care needs, and psychiatric care needs during group therapies, Plan of Care Reviews, Plan of Care Formulations, 1:1 therapies, talking and educating the patient's family.
SnapCare Benefits:
- Same-Day Pay!
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
- Access to complimentary Continuing Education Units (CEU) Programs.
- Exclusive Hotel and Car Rental Discounts.
- Support through our Employee Assistance Program
Please copy and paste the link to schedule a call https://snapcare.sensehq.com/scheduler/7837913938201134914/15-minute-meeting
Job Types: Full-time, Travel nursing, Contract, Temporary
Pay: $2,602.00 - $3,664.00 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Ability to Commute:
- Pueblo, CO 81002 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Pueblo, CO 81002: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
