Inpatient Psychiatric RN – Patient Safety Leader

Jobtome; Placitas (NM); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Hospitals is seeking an RN to provide direct nursing care within the inpatient adult services department. You will lead clinical staff, ensure policy compliance, and promote a positive environment while maintaining high standards of patient care across age groups from neonates to geriatrics.

The role involves collaborating with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans, administering medications, and documenting clinical findings per policy.

Qualifications

• Work within the nursing process to provide direct nursing care to assigned patients.
• Provide clinical leadership for other staff.
• Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs
• ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• POLICIES - Work within Hospitals, Nursing division and departmental policies
• CARE PLAN - Work in collaboration with the healthcare team, implement and document individualized care plans incorporating age specific considerations, including discharge planning and patient/family teaching
• MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
• TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
• EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• PATIENT CARE - Deliver safe direct care to an assigned group of patients as required
• MEDICAL RECORDS - Ensure that patient medical records contain necessary information
• INQUIRIES - Answer telephones and triage calls as per departmental policy
• PARTICIPATION - Participate in orientation; upon successful completion of preceptor training assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner

Job description

Hospitals is seeking an RN to provide direct nursing care within the inpatient adult services department. You will lead clinical staff, ensure policy compliance, and promote a positive environment while maintaining high standards of patient care across age groups from neonates to geriatrics.

The role involves collaborating with the healthcare team to develop individualized care plans, administering medications, and documenting clinical findings per policy.