RN - Psych Behavioral Health

Overview

• To be part of our organization, every employee is expected to understand and embrace the YNHHS Vision, support our Mission, and live our Values: integrity, patient-centered care, respect, accountability, and compassion.
• These principles guide our actions and define our commitment to delivering exceptional care every day.
• Under the supervision of the Nurse Manager or Clinical Coordinator, the Registered Nurse (RN) provides comprehensive, patient-centered care across a diverse behavioral health population, we have open roles, and various shifts open in Adolescent Psychiatry, General Adult, Geriatric Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, and Transitional Youth.
• The RN is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating individualized care in accordance with unit policies and procedures.
• This role includes supervising non-RN staff, coordinating patient care activities, and serving in a charge nurse capacity when assigned, including delegation and oversight of unit operations.
• The RN may be required to support multiple behavioral health units based on patient needs and staffing priorities, ensuring continuity and quality of care.
• Additional responsibilities may be assigned to maintain a high standard of service and patient outcomes.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

Responsibilities

• Assesses The Patient’s Physical And Psychosocial Condition On An Ongoing Basis Throughout The Continuum Of Care.
• Develops, Communicates And Documents A Plan Of Care Reflecting Individualized Patient Problems And Interventions To Achieve Desired Outcomes, Involving The Patient, Family And Healthcare Team In This Process.
• Implements And Coordinates This Plan Of Care In Collaboration With The Healthcare Team.
• Evaluates The Effectiveness Of The Plan Of Care, Patient?S Response To Care, And Readiness For Discharge.
• Revises The Plan Of Care As Needed And Makes Referrals Where Indicated.
• Plans For Education After Assessing The Individual Learning Needs And Readiness Of The Patient And Family.
• Provides Educational Opportunities And Documents Outcomes.
• Functions As A Preceptor To New Staff.