RN-Behavioral Health FT Weekends

Job description

It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - Jefferson City Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility. Job Responsibilities and Requirements: PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES - Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors; accurately and within time-frame set in policy and procedures. - Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgement to analyze patient assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition. - Participates in the development, review and evaluation of multidisciplinary treatment plans as per policies and procedures. - Documents all nursing care given and adheres to nursing standards and ministry policies and procedures. - Consistently and accurately implements and records physicians orders. - Assesses and monitors patients and environment for safety within the unit. - Serves as a clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPN's and techs. - Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record. - Applies...