RN - Adult Behavioral Health (Day Shift)

SSM Health; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest in Oklahoma City seeks a full-time Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with hospital policies.

The role requires at least 1 year of RN experience and completion of an accredited nursing program. The position includes shift assessments, collaboration with the care team, patient/family education, and adherence to nursing standards while utilizing electronic health records for documentation.

Qualifications

• Graduate of accredited school of nursing.
• 1 year of RN experience required.

Responsibilities

• Completes admitting and shift assessments on assigned patients including behaviors.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills and judgement to analyze patient assessment data and notify physician of changes in condition.
• Participates in the development, review and evaluation of multidisciplinary treatment plans as per policies and procedures.
• Documents all nursing care given and adheres to nursing standards and ministry policies and procedures.
• Consistently and accurately implements and records physicians orders.
• Assesses and monitors patients and environment for safety within the unit.
• Serves as a clinical resource and supervises care delivered by LPN's and techs.
• Educates patients and families based on assessed needs and documents education provided in the Electronic Health Record.
• Applies the existing body of evidence-based practice and scientific knowledge in health care to nursing practice, ensuring that nursing care is delivered based on patient’s age-specific needs and clinical needs as described in the department's Scope of Service.
• As an SSM Health nurse, I will demonstrate the professional nursing standards defined in the professional practice model. Uses the ANA Code of Ethics for Nurses to guide his/her response to the current and evolving health and nursing needs of our patients and our patient populations.
• Works in a constant state of alertness and safe manner.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Critical thinking

Patient care

Safety monitoring

Education

Graduate of accredited nursing program

Tools

Electronic Health Record (EHR)

Job description

SSM Health St. Anthony Hospital Midwest in Oklahoma City seeks a full-time Registered Nurse to provide direct patient care to behavioral health patients in accordance with hospital policies.

The role requires at least 1 year of RN experience and completion of an accredited nursing program. The position includes shift assessments, collaboration with the care team, patient/family education, and adherence to nursing standards while utilizing electronic health records for documentation.