What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN - Extended Recovery Unit position at Black Women's Mental Health Institute?
Role: The RN Clinical Nurse provides high-quality, patient-centered care as part of an interdisciplinary team in a clinical setting.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Performing the nursing process (assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, evaluation) using evidence-based practices.
- Delivering relationship-based, culturally sensitive care tailored to patient needs and involving patients and families in care planning.
- Coordinating safe, quality care through effective communication, documentation, and collaboration.
- Supporting professional development by completing mandatory and population-specific training, mentoring colleagues, and participating in performance improvement and research activities.
- Promoting evidence-based practice, adhering to policies and standards, and participating in data collection and protocol development.
- Efficiently utilizing resources and proactively planning patient care across the continuum.
- Associates or Bachelor’s Nursing degree (Bachelor’s preferred).
- Current RN license (single or multi-state compact) and BLS certification.
- Minimum of 5 years RN experience, preferably in direct patient care.
- Strong communication, interpersonal, critical thinking, and time management skills.
- Ability to operate in a fast-paced environment and respond effectively to emergencies.
- Proficiency in technology and basic computer skills.