What are the responsibilities and job description for the RN- Senior Behavioral Health position at Dardanelle Regional Medical Center?
Overview
Senior Behavioral Health (SBH) is an 10-bed unit. The SBH Registered Nurse (RN) will assume responsibility and accountability for the care of adult Geriatric psychiatric patients with diagnoses such Alzheimer’s, other dementias as well as other altered thought processes. The RN will complete a psychiatric nursing assessment on each assigned patient admitted to the unit. The SBH RN identifies and documents patient needs based on subjective and objective data. Initiates a nursing care plan, identifying and documenting a nursing diagnosis/diagnoses from the psychiatric nursing assessment. Documents long and short term goals on the nursing care plan. Documents and implements appropriate measurable and achievable interventions on the nursing care plan. Communicates patient concerns and/or changes in status.particuliarly behavioral changes. Identifies teaching needs of patient, family, and/or significant other. Maintains clinical competence in providing care to all patients. Assists in a smooth intershift transition. Demonstrates responsible decision making and professional judgment regarding patient care issues. Completes required documentation in a timely manner.
The RN will utilize the nursing process in the provision of care and will practice within the scope of the Nurse Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures and standards of the Health System. The RN will demonstrate a commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration efforts.
SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:
This position is a designated as “Safety Sensitive Position” under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas. An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related services.
Qualifications
• Registered Nurse with current, active license to practice in Arkansas• BSN preferred• If less than one year experience as a Registered Nurse, must obtain a BSN degree within 4 years of hire.• Certification Preferred• Greater than 6 months experience as a Registered Nurse required• Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education • Successful completion of American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) for Health Care Providers prior to independence from the preceptor