What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN-OC/PT/FT Psych Hospital/Nursing Home position at COUNTY OF BROWN?
JOB REQUIREMENTS: Provides or directs client care utilizing the nursing
process within an assigned area. As a member of the treatment team,
coordinates the total care of all clients and provides client education.
Additional pay incentives for working PM shift and NOC shift, as well as
when working weekends Additional special assignment pay for .2, .4, and
on-call positions All part-time and full-time nursing positions work
Every Other Weekend Essential Duties Completes Admissions/discharges
according to facility policies. Initiates, implements and updates
Integrated Care Plans to provide holistic health care to clients.
Assigns and supervises nursing care of clients by Nursing Assistants,
Licensed Practical Nurses. Observes, assesses, implements and documents
nursing action in response to change in client behavior and/or
condition. Plans, implements and evaluates procedures that maintain safe
client care. Obtains and transcribes or countersigns all physician
orders. Administers or directs the administration of medications and
treatments. Initiates and/or assists with emergency and crisis
intervention measures. Provides and/or directs client education.
Initiates and contributes to client discharge planning. Complies with
departmental Quality Assurance Standards and participates in Quality
Assurance monitoring. Assists Unit Manager in the completion of position
appraisals of Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses.
Participates in the orientation of new personnel. Makes unit rounds and
attends staffings with physicians, recording physician observations and
orders. Inputs MDS (Minimum Data Set) data in the nursing facility.
Performs related functions as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and understanding of the terminology, theory,
techniques and practices of professional nursing. Knowledge of a variety
of medications along with their side effects, side actions and
contraindications. Knowledge of basic abnormal behaviors and major
mental illnesses. Knowledge of alcohol and other drug abuse dynamics,
programs and treatment methods. Knowledge of adult medical problems and
treatment approaches. Ability to initiate, maintain and implement an
Integrated Care Plan. Ability to analyze symptoms and conditions and
apply sound nursing principles in making decisions. Ability to maintain
appropriate client caseload. Ability to deal with stress associated with
threatening and/or unpredictable client behavior. Ability to communicate
effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and
maintain effective interpersonal relationships with staff and the
public. Ability to accept and adapt to change. Ability to understand and
carry out polices and procedures governing patient care. Ability to
demonstrate leadership skills to direct and coordinate health team
members. Ability to lead, direct and supervise the work of fellow
employees. Ability to work the required hours of the position.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty
process within an assigned area. As a member of the treatment team,
coordinates the total care of all clients and provides client education.
Additional pay incentives for working PM shift and NOC shift, as well as
when working weekends Additional special assignment pay for .2, .4, and
on-call positions All part-time and full-time nursing positions work
Every Other Weekend Essential Duties Completes Admissions/discharges
according to facility policies. Initiates, implements and updates
Integrated Care Plans to provide holistic health care to clients.
Assigns and supervises nursing care of clients by Nursing Assistants,
Licensed Practical Nurses. Observes, assesses, implements and documents
nursing action in response to change in client behavior and/or
condition. Plans, implements and evaluates procedures that maintain safe
client care. Obtains and transcribes or countersigns all physician
orders. Administers or directs the administration of medications and
treatments. Initiates and/or assists with emergency and crisis
intervention measures. Provides and/or directs client education.
Initiates and contributes to client discharge planning. Complies with
departmental Quality Assurance Standards and participates in Quality
Assurance monitoring. Assists Unit Manager in the completion of position
appraisals of Nursing Assistants and Licensed Practical Nurses.
Participates in the orientation of new personnel. Makes unit rounds and
attends staffings with physicians, recording physician observations and
orders. Inputs MDS (Minimum Data Set) data in the nursing facility.
Performs related functions as assigned. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND
QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge and understanding of the terminology, theory,
techniques and practices of professional nursing. Knowledge of a variety
of medications along with their side effects, side actions and
contraindications. Knowledge of basic abnormal behaviors and major
mental illnesses. Knowledge of alcohol and other drug abuse dynamics,
programs and treatment methods. Knowledge of adult medical problems and
treatment approaches. Ability to initiate, maintain and implement an
Integrated Care Plan. Ability to analyze symptoms and conditions and
apply sound nursing principles in making decisions. Ability to maintain
appropriate client caseload. Ability to deal with stress associated with
threatening and/or unpredictable client behavior. Ability to communicate
effectively both orally and in writing. Ability to establish and
maintain effective interpersonal relationships with staff and the
public. Ability to accept and adapt to change. Ability to understand and
carry out polices and procedures governing patient care. Ability to
demonstrate leadership skills to direct and coordinate health team
members. Ability to lead, direct and supervise the work of fellow
employees. Ability to work the required hours of the position.
\*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Apply Online:
https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/browncounty