Registered Nurse Behavioral Health
Company: Bon Secours
Location: Portsmouth
Posted on: March 13, 2023
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Job Description:
With a legacy that spans over 150 years, Bon Secours is a
network that is dedicated to providing excellent care through
exceptional people. At every level, everyone on our teams have
embraced the call to provide compassionate care. Here, you can work
with others who share common values, and use your skills to help
extend care to all of our communities.
***Experienced RN's are eligible for $20,000.00 sign on
bonus***
Summary of Primary Function/General Purpose of
Position-Maryview
The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) functions as a care
provider of a multidisciplinary care team responsible for the
delivery of comprehensive patient care utilizing the nursing
process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation and
evaluation through evidence-based practices, policies, procedures,
guidelines of the organization, and within the State's Nurse
Practice Act. The RN provides a safe and therapeutic environment
for patients by managing the milieu and ensures patient care is
delivered in an individualized manner, expressing dignity and
respect for each patient. The RN collaborates with providers and
treatment team members to ensure the achievement of desired patient
outcomes.
Essential Job Functions
--- In collaboration with members of interdisciplinary teams,
establishes goals and strategies for meeting the discharge or
continuing care needs with the patient.
--- Collects and records nursing assessment of the physical and
behavioral health status of the patient.
--- Effectively communicates assessment information, the nursing
component, and all modifications of the plan of care to appropriate
members of the treatment team and interdisciplinary team.
--- Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit information
from patient and/or family/significant other that is necessary to
plan and implement the treatment plan.
--- Develops, maintains, or modifies the individualized treatment
plan of care.
--- Executes the treatment plan as developed by the provider and
interdisciplinary team members.
--- Continuously evaluates the patient's response to the nursing
interventions, quality of patient care and care environment to
ensure optimal patient outcomes are met.
--- Participates in the safe management of the milieu, intervening
effectively with patients who are having coping difficulty,
utilizing therapeutic prevention/intervention techniques.
--- Acts as the patient advocate.
--- BSMH nurses are expected to practice and deliver care in
accordance with the core concepts and intention of the BSMH Nursing
Professional Practice Model.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities,
skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with
the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related
duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable
accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Current RN License in the state in which they are working or
covered by compact (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from
approved source prior to direct patient care)
PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required for Pediatric BH
Units)
Education
Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)
Work Experience
1 year of RN experience (required)/Or New Graduate from Accredited
Nursing Program
Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred)
Training
De-Escalation Training (preferred)
EPIC Electronic Health Record (EHR) Training (preferred)
Skills
--- Assigns patient care according to the nursing skill, knowledge,
and scope of practice of staff.
--- Orients, facilitates learning experience, and provides
education (based upon quality improvement indicators, outcomes, and
implementation) to nursing staff and others.
--- Possesses clinical knowledge, skills, and competency to provide
evidence-based patient care in accordance with the current
standards of practice, policy and procedure, and BSMH mission.
--- Performs comprehensive assessment of patient's clinical
condition and psychosocial needs of the patient and their
supportive resources.
--- Safely and efficiently develops, implements, and prioritizes
plan of care.
--- Application of the nursing process in patient care
delivery.
--- Assesses patient's physical and emotional responses to
treatment to evaluate effectiveness of intervention and patient
outcomes; revises plan of care accordingly.
--- Assists patient and family in coping with patient's
illness.
--- Collaborates with others in the delivery of coordinated patient
care.
--- Strong interpersonal and verbal/written communication
skills.
--- Applies cultural diversity and inclusion principles when caring
for patients and their support resources.
--- Recognizes own limitations and seeks assistance and acquires
information to perform safely.
--- Advances personal and professional growth through participation
in educational programs, current literature, in-services, and
workshops.
--- Exhibits professionalism through accountability for own and
delegated actions.
--- Integrates cost-effective measures into practice and models
effective stewardship of available resources.
--- Practices self-care and cultivates resilience in conflict and
difficult circumstances.
--- Protects the safety and privacy of all persons.
--- Understanding and utilization of office and clinical
technologies.
--- Ability to communicate with patients in a manner they can
understand considering their personal preferences.
--- Compassionate, relationship-based approach to help find meaning
in illness, suffering, pain, and existence.
--- Remains calm, adaptive, and collective during an emergency.
--- De-escalation
--- Empathy
--- Knowledge of Psychology, Mental Health, and Behavioral
Health
--- Ability to set clear boundaries
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur
May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse
May be required to use physical restraints
May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights
May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids*
May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious
materials*
May have periods of constant interruptions
General office environment
*Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal
precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and
learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Lifting/Carrying (0-50 lbs.): 34-66%
Lifting/Carrying (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%
Push/Pull (0-50 lbs.) 34-66%
Push/Pull (50-100 lbs.) 34-66%
Stoop/Kneel 1-33%
Crawling 1-33%
Climbing 1-33%
Balance 1-33%
Bending 34-66%
Sitting 34-66%
Walking 34-66%
Standing 34-66%
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
Maneuver weight of patients
Hear alarms/telephone/tape recorder
Reach above shoulder
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Color Vision
Acuity - far
Acuity - near
Depth perception
Use of Latex Gloves
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Exposure to dust/fumes
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
Gaseous risk exposure
Patient Population
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care
appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her
assigned unit.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development
of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data
reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate
information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative
to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as
described in departmental policies and procedures.
Adolescents (13-17 years)
Adults (18-64 years)
Geriatrics (65 years and older)
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without
regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual
orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or
protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on
the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the
affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health -
Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours - Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg,
Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and
Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If
you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a
reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection
process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at
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