BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RN I- NIGHTS

Johnson Memorial; Franklin (IN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Memorial Health in Franklin, IN is seeking a Behavioral Health RN I for night shifts to provide compassionate psychiatric nursing care. You will perform the nursing process, conduct assessments, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities include developing individualized treatment plans, administering medications as ordered, ensuring patient safety, and documenting care promptly.

Qualifications

• Indiana license as a Registered Nurse (RN) is required.
• BLS or CPR certification for Healthcare Providers is required.
• ALS or ACLS certification required.
• Crisis prevention certification required.
• BSN degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Complete initial nursing assessment within 24 hours of admission or per policy.
• Develop individualized treatment plans for each patient.
• Plan, implement, and coordinate nursing care activities.
• Administer medications and follow physician orders.
• Respect patient dignity and values, promote safety and hygiene.
• Coordinate with physicians and multi-disciplinary team; document care timely.
• Assist with patient personal needs and safe transport if required.
• Operate tele-psych and contribute to seclusion/restraint procedures as needed.
• Ensure accurate charting: admission papers, assessments, progress notes, interventions, evaluations.
• Maintain patient privacy and comply with safety and regulatory standards.

Skills

Empathy

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

Indiana RN license

BLS/CPR for Healthcare Providers

ALS/ACLS certifications

Crisis prevention certification

BSN preferred

Job description

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BEHAVIORAL HEALTH RN I- NIGHTS

Franklin, IN, US

JOB RESPONSIBILLITIES:

Restores and promotes patient’s health by completing the nursing process including but not limited to:

a. Completes initial nursing assessment within 24 hours of admission or per Behavioral Health Unit/JMH (Johnson Memorial Health) policy; reassesses routinely throughout patient’s stay on the unit.

b. Completes individualized treatment plan for each patient.

c. Plans, implements, and coordinates nursing care activities for patients.

d. Conducts therapies in accordance with patient’s diagnosis and needs.

e. Performs treatment interventions following physician orders such as medication administration and medical treatment orders.

f. Ensures patient’s dignity and respects patient values.

g. Assists with patient personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.) as required.

h. Operates and participates in tele psych.

i. Draws patient blood as ordered.

Collaborates with physicians, multi-disciplinary team members, and outside health and social service agencies. Interprets the nursing and treatment needs of the patient for nonclinical staff assigned to the patient. Provides efficient discharge plans and obtains accurate histories at admission. Completes all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely, efficient manner. This includes but is not limited to:

a. Admission paperwork

b. Assessments (mental and physical)

c. Progress notes

d. Interventions

e. Evaluations

g. CQI+ data

Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety standards, infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Uses hygienic practices and teaches patient hygienic practices. As needed, and using approved methods, assists in safely placing patients in seclusion or restraints and observes suicide/seclusion precautions including physical requirements for physical holds and safe transport of patients.

Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Plans and implements nursing groups.

Completes all required nursing staff competencies per program regulations in a timely manner. Orients or mentors new nursing staff as needed.

Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards. Conducts patient chart audits.

Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients and their families and friends. Participates in individual, group, and family psychotherapy and educational seminars as appropriate.

Ensures operations of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis regarding concerns, improvements, changes, etc.

Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality and protects operations by keeping patient and program information confidential. Operates within ethical standards. Follows voluntary and involuntary procedures/processes.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health.

Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Johnson Memorial Health policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING:

Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse required. Current BLS or CPR for Healthcare Providers and ALS or ACLS certifications required. Crisis prevention certification required. One year of experience preferred. BSN preferred.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status,disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.

SCHEDULE:

Night shift 7pm-7:30am
72 hours per two-week pay period.