Registered Nurse, RN - Vinita Senior Behavioral (Renaissance)

Saint Francis Health System; Vinita (OK); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Francis Health System in Vinita, OK seeks a Psychiatric Nurse (RN I) for the night shift, 7:00 PM–7:00 AM with rotating weekends. The RN I assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care per hospital standards and unit policies.

Requires basic nursing education and Oklahoma RN license; 0–6 months related experience accepted. Focus on collaboration, patient education, and discharge planning within the Renaissance Psychiatric Unit.

Qualifications

• Has completed the basic professional curricula of a nursing program approved by the state board.
• Valid multi-state or Oklahoma RN license.
• 0–6 months related experience.

Responsibilities

• Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care.
• Documents steps of the nursing process and communicates clearly with the care team.
• Collaborates with disciplines, supports discharge planning and patient education.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Detail oriented

Nursing knowledge

Education

Nursing diploma/degree

Job description

Full Time

Nights

Saint Francis Hospital Vinita Psychiatric Nurse

7:00 PM - 7:00 AM, rotating weekends

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Job Summary

The Registered Nurse I assesses, plans, implements and evaluates nursing care, utilizing the nursing process in accordance with hospital standards and unit policies/procedures for the purpose of monitoring and evaluating patient functional status.

Minimum Education

Has completed the basic professional curricula of a school of nursing as approved and verified by a state board of nursing, and holds or is entitled to hold a diploma or degree therefrom.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification

Valid multi-state or State of Oklahoma Registered Nurse License.

Work Experience

0 - 6 months related experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Working knowledge of general disease state management processes, bio-psychosocial model, and clinical pathways. Effective interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills. Ability to organize and prioritize work in an effective and efficient manner. Ability to be detail oriented as required in the examination of clinical and numerical data.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities

Utilizes the nursing process to care for patients. Assesses, organizes, and completes patient care with consideration for patient age, cultural and psychosocial factors. Documents steps of the nursing process. Utilizes proper medical terminology. Addresses problems and progress toward goals. Facilitates patient discharge through timely, appropriate referrals and utilization of patient education resources, suitable to patient age and cultural/psychosocial factors. Collaborates with other disciplines as appropriate. Supports unit/hospital goals through PI and educational activities as evidenced by attending in‑services, meeting unit education standards, and completing variance reports.

Decision Making

Independent judgment in making decisions from many diversified alternatives that are subject to general review in final stages only.

Working Relationship

Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise). Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise). Has input on performance evaluations but does not prepare or give. Works directly with patients and/or customers. Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction. Works with other healthcare professionals and staff. Works frequently with individuals at Director level or above.

Special Job Dimensions

None.

Supplemental Information

This document generally describes the essential functions of the job and the physical demands required to perform the job. This compilation of essential functions and physical demands is not all inclusive nor does it prohibit the assignment of additional duties.

Renaissance Psychiatric Unit - Vinita Campus

Location

Vinita, Oklahoma 74301

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