Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift - Med Surg
Company: SUN Behavioral Houston
Location: Houston
Posted on: April 30, 2024
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Job Description:
Registered Nurse (RN) - Night Shift
Come join SUN Behavioral Houston, where our mission is to partner
with communities to solve the unmet needs of those who suffer from
mental illness and substance use disorders. We are a free-standing
psychiatric hospital that operates 24/7 that provides a full
continuum of specialized care, including inpatient and day hospital
services, and offer specialized programs for children, adolescents
and adults. As a member of SUN Behavorial's diverse team of
professionals, you will be provided meaningful employment and a
supportive culture. For more information, visit
Work Schedule: 7:00p - 7:00a
Location: 7601 Fannin St, Houston, Texas. 77054
What We Offer:
* PTO
* Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
* 401(k) Plan with company match
* Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
* Supplemental options
* Short Term Disability
* Employee Discount Savings Program
* Employee Wellness program
Position Summary:
Provides nursing care through physical and mental assessments,
laboratory testing, plans of care and therapeutic treatments.
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 Requirements:
* 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: Advanced degree or certification in nursing from an
accredited nursing program
* Maintains education and development appropriate for position.
* Preferred: A minimum of one (1) year experience in a behavioral
healthcare setting.
Position Responsibilities:
Clinical / Technical Skills (40% of performance review)
* Responsible for maintaining a therapeutic milieu that is safe and
focused on delivering quality patient care. This includes leading
the team that is on shift through appropriate assignments and
thorough communication.
* Conducts admission and daily shift nursing assessments for all
patients. 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. Knowledgeable of
medications, including psychotropic drugs, and their correct
administration based on the age of the patient and their clinical
condition.
* Follows Computerized Physician Order Entry (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. This includes competence in using
electronic medical record and CPOE for all physician/Nurse
Practitioner orders as well as wristband scanning prior to
medication administration.
* Functions as a patient and family advocate, at all times.
* Demonstrates the ability to be flexible, organized and function
under stressful situations
* Utilizes proper protocols for the use of Seclusion and Restraint,
and the requirements associated with it.
* 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
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