What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (RN) - Behavioral Health position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Join our team as a Registered Nurse (RN) in a behavioral health setting, providing direct patient care using the nursing process in accordance with standards and scope of practice. Your responsibilities include administering medications, collecting specimens, delivering clinical treatments, documenting care, monitoring patient conditions, assisting with activities of daily living, and collaborating with the healthcare team to coordinate care, transfers, and discharges. You will also assess learning needs, provide age- and culture-appropriate education, advocate for patient well-being, participate in performance improvement, and work flexible shifts, including on-call duties.
Qualifications And Skills
Qualifications And Skills
- RN license required
- Basic Life Support certification within 30 days of hire
- ACLS and PALS certifications within six months
- Preferred: one year of experience, ASLS, Handle With Care (HWC)