Registered Nurse

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 47,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health is hiring Registered Nurses to join a 24/7 care team. Shifts available: days or nights; schedule: full time.

The role focuses on assessing, planning, and delivering comprehensive nursing care for patients with inpatients and those in outpatient settings. Requires RN licensure, graduation from an accredited nursing program, and at least one year of nursing experience, with additional psychiatric experience a plus.

Qualifications

• Graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Current RN license as required by state.
• One year of nursing experience; psychiatric/behavioral experience a plus.
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required.
• First aid may be required depending on state/facility.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ physical and behavioral health needs and coordinate care.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and families.
• Administer medications per orders and document accurately.
• Communicate professionally with team, patients, and families.

Skills

CPR Certification

De-escalation Training

Restraint Training

Education

Nursing degree from accredited school

RN license

Job description

Methodist Jennie Edmundson Behavioral Health is hiring Registered Nurses!

Shift: Days or Nights

Schedule: Full Time

Pay Range: $34 - $45.69 per hour (depending on years of experience)

Methodist Behavioral Health, the region's most established non-profit provider, offers a full continuum of inpatient and outpatient care for adults, seniors, and youth, including programs for mood disorders, dual diagnosis, geriatric psychiatry, child & adolescent care, PHP/IOP, and ECT.

Join our team and make a difference every day!

Registered Nurse (rn) Essential Functions

• Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
• Develop and implement nursing care plans.
• Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
• Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
• Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
• Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
• Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
• Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
• Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
• Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
• Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
• Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
• Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
• Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.

Education/Licensure/Experience/Skill Requirements

• Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
• Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
• One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance abuse nursing experience a plus
• CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
• First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.

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