RN ~ Crisis Intervention ~ PD
Location: New London Connecticut
Description: Lawrence & Memorial Hospital is at present looking to employ RN ~ Crisis Intervention ~ PD right now, this job will be placed in Connecticut. More complete informations about this job opportunity kindly see the descriptions. JOB SUMMARY
Reports to the Manager, Crisis Service of the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit or his/her designee. The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates and supervises individual care of the behavioral health patients referred to the Psychiatric Crisis Unit in the emergency department according to all current policies and procedures. The RN may provide supervision of non-RN (nursing) personnel i.e. PCA. The RN may be required to work on the inpatient psychiatric unit as needed. Performs other ! duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high le! vel of service. Works collaboratively with the crisis clinicians for the care and disposition of behavioral patient presenting in the ED.
MAJOR ACCOUNTABILITIES/CRITICAL 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.
May be required to assume charge on the inpatient psychiatric unit.
Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe environment for self and patients.
Meets performance expectations for Customer Service, Teamwork, Resource Utilization, and Staff and Self Development as outlined in performance review.
Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
May float in patient psych unit as needed.
UNIT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES
Promotes a safe environment for the protection of the patient and others from injury, and effectively manages crisis situations and treatment interactions with due respect for patient rights, legal/ethical obligations, and the therapeutic goals of any interventions used.
Coordinates the function of the therapeutic milieu, and encourages participation in the community, promoting a caring! atmosphere.
Demonstrates the ability to establish a meaningfu! l therapeutic relationship and gain patient’s trust and cooperation.
Promotes a therapeutic environment with opportunities to learn to identify psychodynamic and alternative coping mechanisms to problems.
Demonstrates the ability to set clear and realistic expectations with the patient.
Demonstrates an understanding of group dynamics and effectively leads designated Treatment Groups.
Provides opportunities for patient to make decisions and assume responsibility for self, feeling and goals, and work through transference and counter-transference issues.
Demonstrates the ability to give and receive constructive feedback.
Provides ongoing psychiatric nursing assessment and stabilization by maintaining honest and non-judgmental role by accepting the patient as an individual.
Provides psych education to patients and families.
DIRECTION OF OTHERS
LPNs, HUCs, Students
Job Qualifications:
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Education:
Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN Preferred. Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records. Must have ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.
Experience:
1 year psych experience required and 1 year ED experience preferred.
Training:
Hospital and unit-based orientation provided
Licensure:
Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license
Other:
BLS required.
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This job starts available on: Mon, 09 Dec 2013 07:23:20 GMT