What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse - Advanced Acute Care Unit position at Bold Steps Behavioral Health?
Role Overview: This position involves delivering comprehensive inpatient nursing care by assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating patient needs in accordance with established standards. The nurse will provide direct treatments, medications, and diagnostic procedures, while addressing physical, psychological, social, cultural, and spiritual needs of patients and their families. Collaboration with physicians and interdisciplinary teams is essential to develop and modify care plans, ensure effective communication, and promote patient safety and quality outcomes.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Provide direct patient care, including treatments and medications, following policies and procedures.
- Conduct assessments within scope of practice and standards.
- Develop and coordinate individualized care plans with patient and family education, discharge planning, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Evaluate intervention effectiveness and adjust care plans accordingly.
- Delegate tasks and promote teamwork based on staff skills and patient acuity.
- Participate in decision-making, quality improvement, and safety initiatives.
- Engage in ongoing professional development and support organizational goals.
- Graduate from a nursing specialty training program.
- Ability to collaborate effectively and problem-solve in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to patient safety, quality, and evidence-based practice.