RN Behavioral Health Unit Full-Time

Saint Alphonsus; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Alphonsus in Boise, ID seeks a dedicated Registered Nurse for a 12-hour night shift to provide professional nursing care in collaboration with the health care team. You will assess patients, plan and implement care, document thoroughly, administer medications, and advocate for patient needs while maintaining safety and quality standards.

Required: active RN license, BLS certification; Idaho licensure by endorsement if relocating from a compact state within 60 days.

Qualifications

• Current RN license required.
• Multistate licensure: Idaho endorsement within 60 days of hire and update residency.
• BLS certification required; ACLS/PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS.
• Other required certifications as identified by SAHS crosswalk.

Responsibilities

• Assess patient and family needs and develop care plans.
• Provide hands-on nursing care and administer medications.
• Document nursing services accurately and promptly.
• Advocate for patient rights and safety; ensure compliance with policies.
• Communicate with the care team and educate patients/families.

Skills

RN patient care

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Education

RN license

Idaho endorsement within 60 days

BLS certification

Job description

Employment Type: Full time

Shift: 12 Hour Night Shift

Description:

GENERAL SUMMARY AND PURPOSE:

Provide s professional nursing care in collaboration with members of the health care team in the ongoing assessment, planning and treatment of patients and families. Utilize s resources wisely while promoting physical, spiritual, and emotional well-being. Maintain s accurate and complete documentation of nursing services. Serve s as a patient advocate.

In addition to providing hands-on nursing care, work s and serve s in a broad range of capacities including, but not limited to, delegation, assessment, planning of care and treatment, teaching of the patient and the patient’s family.

E xpected to exercise competency in judgment, decision-making , implementation of nursing intervention, delegation of function or responsibility, and administration of medications and treatments prescribed by legally authorized persons.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

A current RN license is required.

• Multistate licenses – If a nurse moves to Idaho from another compact state and is establishing residency, they must apply for licensure by endorsement and update their primary state of residence to Idaho within 60 days of being hired.

At hire, Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross is required . (ACLS and/or PALS may be accepted in lieu of BLS )

Other certifications may be required as identified in the SAHS Certification Crosswalk.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Knows, understands, incorporates, and demonstrates the Organization's Mission, Vision, and Values in behaviors, practices, and decisions .

Demonstrates knowledge and skills to competently care for all assigned age groups (Neonate, Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric as applicable).

Revenue Management : e nsure s the accuracy of documenting services and supplies provided to the patients.

Demonstrates compliance with hospital safety policies and procedures.

Performs and documents comprehensive physical and psychosocial assessments.

Educates patient based on assessment of needs.

Develops, implements and evaluates a plan of care based on patient's needs.

Communicates patient's current status and plan of care to other caregivers (verbally and in writing).

Prepares, gives and evaluates the effectiveness of medications.

Demonstrates safe operation of patient care equipment.

Advocates for the rights of patients.

Provides nursing measures to alleviate or reduce pain.

Demonstrates therapeutic communication.

Establishes therapeutic and professional boundaries.

Integrates knowledge, experience, professional standards and hospital policies into nursing practice.

Meets unit specific technical skills.

Practices with the rules and regulations defined by the Idaho State Board of Nursing.

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.