REGISTERED NURSE - I/P Behavioral Health
Company: Campbell County Health
Location: Gillette
Posted on: February 3, 2025
Job Description:
JOB SUMMARY
The Registered Nurse (RN) plans and administers professional
nursing care to mentally ill or emotionally disturbed patients.
Assesses the patient's mental health and collaborates with
psychiatrists or other care givers in the development of treatment
plans. Organizes and oversees group or individual therapy. May be
required to restrain distressed or violent patients. Administers
medicines under the direction of a physician, and notes reactions.
Experience and Education: Performs work under minimal supervision.
Handles complex issues and problems and refers only the most
complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses comprehensive
knowledge of subject matter. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or
mentoring to a subordinate group.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
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- Performs patient assessment appropriate to licensure and
documents in patient record. - - - -
- Observes patients and reports unusual conditions and/or
reactions to the provider. - - - -
- Develops an age-appropriate plan of care, which addresses
physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, in collaboration with
other members of the health care team. - - - -
- Implements and evaluates the plan of care, delegates
appropriately and ensures documentation of interventions. - - -
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- Evaluates progress towards desired outcomes, revises plan of
care and intervenes, as necessary. - - - -
- Assists with appointment readiness, follow-up appointments,
check-ins, and calls pharmacies to obtain current home medication
lists, as needed. - - - -
- Educates patients and families regarding current health status,
plan of care, and anticipated outcomes. - - - -
- Provides service excellence to all customers. - - - -
- Demonstrates efficient time management and prioritization
skills. - - - -
- Maintains professional standards related to clinical practice,
staffing and continuing education. - - - -
- Practices fiscal responsibility and accountability. - - -
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- Actively participates in hospital committees, CQI teams, and
Quality Improvement Program. - - - -
- Maintains a clean and safe environment. - - - -
- May be required to work on other nursing units according to
distribution of staff and patients. - - - -
- Complies with the hospital's Corporate Compliance Program
including the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital
policies and procedures. - - - -
- Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care
and/or financial practices. - - - -
- Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.JOB
QUALIFICATIONS
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- Education
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- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. - - - - - - - - -
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- Licensure
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- Current unrestricted Wyoming Registered Nurse (RN) license
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- Licensed professionals must strictly adhere to the ethical code
of their respective discipline. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
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- Certifications required:
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- See Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Certification Policy and
Certifications/Education Requirements Policy. - - - - - - - - - - -
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- Experience
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- Experience in psychiatric nursing preferred - - - - - - - -
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
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- The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and
all certifications and licenses as required (e.g., ACLS, PALS,
TEAM, CPR) - - - -
- Must be able to assess a patient's condition, formulate a plan
of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient
response to care/treatment and to explain/ teach patients about
their condition/ recovery. - - - -
- Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patient
families, physicians, and staff to effectively care for them. - - -
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- Ability to handle emergency high-stress situations. - - -
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- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent
interruptions and under stressful conditions. - - - -
- Analytical and reasoning skills with a prominent level of
mental concentration and memory. - - - -
- Ability to speak clearly to communicate and develop positive
interaction with patients, patient families, physicians, and staff
to effectively care for the patients. - - - -
- Computer knowledge including the ability to enter material into
electronic records. Ability to operate fax, computer, and copy
machine to perform the duties of the position. - - - -
- The ability to demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages
and apply developmental theories/concepts when planning and
implementing care for the appropriate age of the patient. Ability
to maintain the appropriate level of knowledge and skills. - - -
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- Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in
the following age groups:
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- Adolescent (12-18) - - - - - - - -
- Adult (19 and older) - - - - - - - -
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Keywords: Campbell County Health, Casper , REGISTERED NURSE - I/P Behavioral Health, Healthcare , Gillette, Wyoming
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