Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Psych

St. Vincent's Medical Center; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider in Oklahoma City is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to join their behavioral health team. The ideal candidate will provide essential care, conduct assessments, and develop nursing plans tailored to patient needs. Responsibilities include direct care, collaboration, and leadership in therapy sessions. This role offers a professional setting with competitive benefits including medical and dental plans, a 401(k), and generous paid time off. Join us to make a difference in patient lives.

Benefits

Medical and dental benefits

401(k) plan with employer match

Generous paid time off

Additional voluntary benefits

Qualifications

• Registered Nurse credentialed from Connecticut Department of Public Health required.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from AHA or American Red Cross required within 60 days of hire.
• Experience in an acute care psychiatric setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients.
• Develops and documents a comprehensive nursing care plan.
• Implements nursing plan and leads group therapy sessions.

Skills

Patient care

Assessment skills

Interpersonal skills

Critical thinking

Education

Associate's Degree

Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Tools

BLS Provider Certification

Job description

Location Detail

47 Long Lots Rd Westport (10437)

Shift Detail

40 hours per week, day shift RN, 7:00am-3:30pm. Required to work every other weekend.

Job Summary

Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with the established policies and procedures of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Performs initial and on-going bio-psychosocial assessments according to accepted standards of nursing practice. Develops a nursing plan of care consistent with the master treatment plan.
• Participates in treatment team conferences to assist in planning and revising goals, objectives and interventions appropriate to the age-related and problem-specific needs of each patient.
• Implements nursing plan of care for assigned patients and conducts and/or co-leads group therapy sessions for patients.
• Evaluates patient's response to interventions and revises nursing plan of care as needed. Collaborates with the treatment team to revise goals, objectives, and interventions appropriate to the changes in patient status.
• Performs appropriate assessments of patients per hospital policy and identifies physical, psychosocial, cultural, spiritual, and age-related needs to provide individualized care.
• Develops and documents a comprehensive plan of nursing care in collaboration with the patient and family to meet the physical, psychosocial, spiritual, cultural and age-related needs of patients in order to facilitate the delivery of care.
• Provides direct patient care according to physician's order and appropriate protocols as evidenced by documentation in the patient's medical record and direct supervisor or peer observation.
• Evaluates and recognizes changes in patients' physical and psychosocial status and revises the plan of care as necessary.
• Delegates aspects of care to other nursing personnel, consistent with their level of education and expertise in order to meet patients' needs and to maximize staff performance.
• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to behavioral health patients and to interact with the interdisciplinary team in order to achieve the desired outcomes for patients.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Reflects ANA Scope and Standards of Nursing Practice (2015), ANA Code of Ethics (2015), and ANA Social Policy Statement (2015).

Qualifications

• Licensed Registered Nurse credentialed from the Connecticut Department of Public Health obtained prior to hire date or job transfer date required.
• Certified BLS Provider credentialed from the American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross obtained within 2 months (60 days) of hire date or job transfer date.
• Associate's Degree required, Bachelor Degree preferred.
• Experience in an acute care psychiatric setting is preferred.
• Evidence of leadership ability. Must be able to both individually and as a team member successfully manage out-of-control patients using the methods outlined in the MOAB training.

Benefits

• Medical and dental benefits
• 401(k) plan with employer match
• Generous paid time off with accrual starting on the date of hire
• Additional voluntary benefits as well as employee discount programs

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge – helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees—we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.