RN - per diem
Location: Burien, Washington
Description: Highline Medical Center is presently looking of RN - per diem right now, this job will be reside in Washington. For detail informations about this job opportunity please read the description below. Job Summary:
This job is responsible for directing and
coordinating members of the care team, focusing on the provision of
individualized quality patient care consistent with organizational!
standards. Develops the patient plan of care in partnership with
physicians, interdisciplinary teams, and patient/family. This position
is responsible for providing psychiatric nursing care to a geriatric
population, requiring training/experience in the field of mental
health/psychiatry.
Essential Duties:
Manages
and coordinates the care of patients in a defined care delivery
model, utilizing the nursing process, which includes assessment,
planning, implementation and evaluation.
Supervises and/or
provides all nursing care provided to an assigned patient population.
Any delegated care is based on the abilities and limitations of care
personnel and patient acuity. Continually monitors the performance of
the team members reporting to the RN and adjusts the delivery of care
or clinical technique appropriate to the patient.
Collaborates and communicates effectively with the interdisciplin! ary team.
Accountable for patient/family education in! collaboration with interdisciplinary care team and patient/family.
Documents nursing care and patient status in accordance with the nursing process and standards of care.
Provides a safe environment and promotes quality patient care through adherence to established standards.
Identifies opportunities for and participates in performance improvement activities.
Demonstrates competent professional practice, and engages in opportunities for professional growth.
Contributes to the productivity and professional environment of the department.
Performs related duties as required.
Performs
psychiatric assessment including mental status exam, safety
assessment, psychosocial data collection and functional status.
Applies
appropriate interventional techniques including, but not limited to,
safety of the suicidal patient, use of less restrictive alternatives,
safety monitoring, protective device! s, seclusion and restraints.
Documents observations, behavior and interventions in a timely and accurate manner, utilizing psychiatric terms/nomenclature.
Facilitates psycho-educational groups and community meetings.
Applies knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, behavior and medications to the performance of job duties.
Uses effective listening and communication skills for facilitation of individual patient interactions.
Performs as a relief Charge Nurse when assigned.
Qualification
Education:
Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing required.
Bachelor of Science in Nursing is preferred
Experience:
1-2 years psychiatric nursing experience in a geriatric environment preferred.
License/Certification:
Current State Licensure as a Registered Nurse required.
BLS for Healthcare Provider required
Shift:
Variable
Hours:!
Per Diem
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If you were eligible to this job, pl! ease give us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Highline Medical Center.
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This job will be opened on: Tue, 01 Oct 2013 22:37:17 GMT