Outpatient Nurse (RN) - Med Surg
Company: SUN Behavioral Houston
Location: Houston
Posted on: May 6, 2024
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Job Description:
Outpatient Nurse (RN)
Position Summary:
Provides nursing care through physical and mental assessments,
plans of care and therapeutic treatments of Partial Hospitalization
Patients. Knowledgeable of a wide range of disorders; cognitive,
emotional, developmental, social and behavioral. Performs crisis
intervention. Participates in the department's performance
improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities
Position Responsibilities:
Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)
* Responsibility to maintain a therapeutic milieu that is safe and
focused on delivering quality patient care. Provides thorough
communication to patients and families by being part of a
collaborative team in the PHP department.
* Conducts admission assessments for all patients who are admitted
to the PHP Program. Identifies and manages patient medical
conditions and changes in patient condition. Assesses pain and
utilizes appropriate pain management techniques
* Provides education to patients and families.
* Conducts medication reconciliation as part of the medication
management process. Administers medications utilizing safe
medication practices and according to policy (in PHP this is only
completed for adolescents when labeled medication is brought in. It
may also include administering long acting injectables to adults if
ordered). Knowledgeable of medications, including psychotropic
drugs, and their correct administration based on the age of the
patient and their clinical condition.
* Follows CPOE protocols.
* Establishes and maintains individualized treatment plans
depending on patient need.
* Works as an active member of the team and communicates with team
members (physicians, therapists, administration, other departments
etc.) regarding patient care issues.
* Documents based on the SUN policies.
* Coordinates and supervises patient care as necessary.
* Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that
optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of
medical/health care errors. The includes competence in using HCS
and CPOE for all physician/NP orders as well as wristband scanning
prior to medication administration.
* Functions as a patient and family advocate, always.
* Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function
under stressful situations
* Utilizes proper protocols for the use of S/R and the requirements
associated with it.
* Utilizes proper way to complete the discharge paperwork.
* Perform other duties as required.
Safety (15% of performance review)
* Strives to create a safe, healing environment for patients and
family members
* Follows all safety rules while on the job.
* Reports near misses, as well as errors and accidents
promptly.
* Corrects minor safety hazards.
* Communicates with peers and management regarding any hazards
identified in the workplace.
* Attends all required safety programs and understands
responsibilities related to general, department, and job specific
safety.
* Participates in quality projects, as assigned, and supports
quality initiatives.
* Supports and maintains a culture of safety and quality.
Teamwork (15% of performance review)
* Works well with others in a spirit of teamwork and
cooperation.
* Responds willingly to colleagues and serves as an active part of
the hospital team.
* Builds collaborative relationships with patients, families,
staff, and physicians.
* The ability to retrieve, communicate, and present data and
information both verbally and in writing as required
* Demonstrates listening skills and the ability to express or
exchange ideas by means of the spoken and written word.
* Demonstrates adequate skills in all forms of communication.
* Adheres to the Standards of Behavior
Integrity (15% of performance review)
* Strives to always do the right thing for the patient, coworkers,
and the hospital
* Adheres to established standards, policies, procedures,
protocols, and laws.
* Applies the Mission and Values of SUN Behavioral Health to
personal practice and commits to service excellence.
* Supports and demonstrates fiscal responsibility through supply
usage, ordering of supplies, and conservation of facility
resources.
* Completes required trainings within defined time periods, as
established by job description, policies, or hospital
leadership
* Exemplifies professionalism through good attendance and positive
attitude, at all times.
* Maintains confidentiality of patient and staff information,
following HIPAA and other privacy laws.
* Ensures proper documentation in all position activities,
following federal and state guidelines.
Compassion (15% of performance review)
* Demonstrates accountability for ensuring the highest quality
patient care for patients.
* Willingness to be accepting of those in need, and to extend a
helping hand
* Desire to go above and beyond for others
* Understanding and accepting of cultural diversity and
differences
Qualifications
Education
* Required: Associates degree in nursing from an accredited nursing
program. Current Registered Nurse license in the state of
employment. CPR and hospital-selected de-escalation technique
certification.
* Preferred: Bachelors degree in nursing from an accredited nursing
program.
* Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
Experience
* Preferred: A minimum of one (1) year experience in a behavioral
healthcare setting.
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