Registered Nurse-Behavioral Health-RN

MercyOne Medical Group; Waterloo (IA); Presencial; USD 65.000 - 90.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

MercyOne Northeast Iowa is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse in Waterloo for full-time night shift. The RN will use evidence-based practice to assess, plan, implement and evaluate care, supervise LPNs and Patient Care Assistants, and coordinate with physicians, patients and families.

You will perform initial assessments on admission, complete admission data within 24 hours, identify patient problems and develop goal-based plans, and ensure communication across the care team.

Formación

• Associate degree nursing required.
• BSN preferred.
• Current Iowa RN license, BLS, Mandatory Reporter.

Responsabilidades

• Conducts an initial assessment to gather data.
• Makes an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of arrival to the unit.
• Completes all areas of the admission assessment database within 24 hours of admission.
• Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care.
• Initiates the patient problem list and incorporates relevant medical history into the plan of care.
• Analyzes and interprets the assessment data to identify desired patient outcomes/goals.
• Determines nursing interventions to achieve those outcomes/goals.
• Prioritizes patient care needs/ activities.

Educación

Associate degree

BSN

Descripción del empleo

Employment Type: Full time Shift: Night Shift Description:

Registered Nurse

Behavioral Health Registered Nurse

Full Time - Night Shift

Summary

Through evidence-based practice, the RN utilizes critical thinking to assess, plan, implement and evaluate outcome-based care of patients. The RN supervises and coordinates care provided to patients by the LPN, Patient Care Assistants and other nursing team members. The RN facilitates communication with physicians, patient and family, other departments and/or team members. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision and Values of MercyOne.

As a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse at MercyOne, you will:

• Conducts an initial assessment to gather data.
• Makes an initial assessment of new admissions within 30 minutes of the patient’s arrival to the unit.
• Completes all areas of the admission assessment database within 24 hours of admission.
• Identifies patient problems and develops them into an outcome/goal-based plan of care.
• Initiates the patient problem list and incorporates relevant medical history into the plan of care.
• Analyzes and interprets the assessment data to identify desired patient outcomes/goals.
• Determines nursing interventions to achieve those outcomes/goals.
• Prioritizes patient care needs/ activities.

General Requirements

• Associate degree required, BSN preferred.
• No prior experience required. For Preceptor, Patient Education Representative: Minimum of 2 years nursing experience (and/or 2 years in specialty area as applicable), and recommendation by manager, peer, and a physician.
• Current Iowa RN license, BLS, Mandatory Reporter.

• In ICU must complete cardiac monitoring course and/or select units of Advance Nursing/Critical Care Course or comparable, and ACLS within 12 months in ICU.
• Rehab-FIM certified.
• Hazardous Materials Training- ED
• Non-Violent Crisis Intervention Training (NVCI) within 6 months of hire.(ED; ICU, Mental Health, CD)
• High language, intermediate to high math, high critical thinking ability.
• Basic computer skills required.
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people.
• Ability to work under pressure and with a large degree of independence and accountability.
• Ability to lead/direct others in a high stress situation/environment

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides expert health care to eight counties.

MercyOne Northeast Iowa provides excellent, personalized care close to home to the communities in the Cedar Valley. With 491 licensed beds between the three medical centers, each providing 24-hour emergency lifesaving care, MercyOne is there for you in critical moments: ·

MercyOne Waterloo Medical Center, an Area Level III Trauma Center and an accredited chest pain center · MercyOne Cedar Falls Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation · MercyOne Oelwein Medical Center, Community Level IV Trauma Designation

With more than 2,500 colleagues, MercyOne is one of the largest employers in Northeast Iowa.

MercyOne Medical Group – Northeast Iowa is made up of more than 30 primary care, pediatric, internal medicine and specialty clinics located throughout Black Hawk, Bremer, Buchanan, Benton, Butler, Fayette and Tama counties.

Colleagues of MercyOne Health System enjoy competitive compensation with a full benefits package and opportunity for growth throughout the system!

Our Commitment

Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.