What are the responsibilities and job description for the Staff Nurse - Shepherd Hill - Inpatient Psych/Detox-Casual/Weekend position at LMHS brand?
Staff Nurse
Licking Memorial Health Systems (LMHS) is a leading, non-profit healthcare organization, passionately dedicated to improving the health and well-being of our community. With a history dating back to 1898, LMHS remains a cornerstone of healthcare excellence, catering to the evolving needs of Licking County. Our cutting-edge facility provides a comprehensive spectrum of patient care services, from life-saving emergency medicine to the comforting embrace of home healthcare, with a unique range of specialized medical services, including cancer, heart health, maternity, and mental wellness.
When you join the LMHS team, you become a vital part of your local community Hospital. Working at LMHS is not just a job, it is a unique opportunity to directly impact the health and well-being of your friends, family, and neighbors. You will be providing care in a place in which you are personally connected, where the impact of your work extends beyond the Hospital doors and into the heart of our community. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion ensures that every member of our community is served with respect and compassion. Join us in our mission – dedicated to patient safety, utilizing state-of-the-art technology, and with a passionate team of highly trained and compassionate individuals who strive to improve the health of the community.
Position Summary
A competent, registered, professional nurse who delivers patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and evaluation. Prescribes delegates and coordinates the nursing care provided to patients throughout the health system. Effectively interacts with patients, significant others and health care team members in an inpatient care area specializing in psychiatric and chemical dependency disorders.
Responsibilities
- Carry out physician orders
- Provides patient education regarding treatment and medications
- Maintain updated medical records
- Recognize and respond to critical situations
- Formulate treatment plans
- Conduct group activities
- Assess clients in crisis and arrange for appropriate disposition
Requirements
- Maintain current Ohio Nursing License
- Works independently
- Maintains CPR certification
- Psychiatric experience/certification preferred
- LMH is accredited by DNV and TJC, and as such, may require specific annual education related to specialty certifications and standards.
Licking Memorial Health Systems is an equal opportunity employer and maintains compliance with all state, federal, and local regulations. Licking Memorial Health Systems does not discriminate against applicants because of race, religion, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors protected by law.
