Registered Nurse-Adolescent Psych, Full Time Nights

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Facility
Central Harnett Hospital
Location
Lillington, North Carolina
Department
Dorothea Dix Harnett Adolescent Psych Unit
Job Family
Nursing
Work Shift
Nights (United States of America)
Summary
Plans and implements professional nursing care for patients in accordance with hospital policies. Assumes charge nurse responsibilities as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Major Job Functions
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job. The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below. In addition, specific functions may change from time to time:
Assesses the patient and identifies patient care needs
Uses patient assessment information to organize appropriate patient care
Plans, organizes, implements, and evaluates patient care
Facilitates a safe environment
Maintains required competencies
Functions as charge nurse as assigned
Maintains an accurate and relevant record of patient care
Administers medication as ordered by physician
Recognizes life threatening situations and responds appropriately
Establishes collaborative interdisciplinary relationships with other Health System staff and medical staff
Monitors the quality of care based on pre-established outcome-oriented indicators
Actively participates in cost containment and assists in accurate charging for patient services
Adjusts care based upon age-specific physiological and psychosocial needs of patients
Supports patients in the practice of their cultural and spiritual beliefs within limits of medical regimen
Other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
The following qualifications, or equivalents, are the minimum requirements necessary to perform the essential functions of this job:
Education and Formal Training:
Associates Degree in Nursing or equivalent required
Bachelors Degree in Nursing preferred
Current licensure in North Carolina as a Registered Nurse or Compact state licensure
At Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care we strive to provide quality care trauma informed care. As Harnett Healthcare has been an integral part of our community since 1937, we strive to hold the foundational values of the institution. Working in behavioral health gives us the unique opportunity to make a positive impression on adolescents who visit our unit. Your greetings, acknowledgment, comforting gestures, and genuine caring acts will transcend the time patients spend in our unit and leave a lasting impact.
At Harnett Health Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care - Harnett not only do we work as a TEAM, but we are FAMILY.
Mission
To create a legacy of innovative patient centered holistic care for our community.
Vision
Promote teamwork and compassion to provide an equitable and memorable healthcare experience.
Values
Our Community
Our Team
Respect
Integrity
Accountability
Unit Description:
Dorothea Dix Adolescent Care is a 16-bed mixed ED that provides innovative patient centered care to individuals of Harnett and surrounding counties.
Our team is comprised of Access Coordinators (AC), Registered Nurses (RN), Behavioral Health Technicians (BHT), Recreational Therapists (RT), Social Workers (SW) and Security.
We accept acute psychiatric patients with various psychiatric and mental health diagnosis. Our patients are independent in ADLs and must be able to participate in daily groups sessions.
Average Length of Stay: 5-10 days
Ages: 12-17
Genders: Male and Female
All staff work 12-hour shifts (7-7) on a rotating track schedule.
Work Experience:
Psych experience highly preferred!
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:
Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking the English language
Demonstrates positive interpersonal skills
Verbal and written skills required
Demonstrates effective organizational and leadership skills
Has knowledge of the age-specific physiological and psychosocial, developmental and spiritual needs of the patients typically served
Physical Requirements:
Speech and auditory acuity for communication of patient needs
Visual acuity for observation of patients
Much standing, walking, bending, and lifting
May involve skin, eye, mucous membrane, or parenteral contact with blood or other potentially infectious material
Must be able to lift 35 pounds
Required Licenses and Certifications
BLS - American Heart Association, RN - Board Of Nursing
Cape Fear Valley Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/Disability/Veteran/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity