Registered Nurse Job at Rogers Behavioral Health (Sun Prairie)

Job Description

The registered nurse (RN, RN II, RN III) performs professional nursing activities in the care of patients so they may achieve or regain, and then maintain, maximum physical, emotional or social functions. Role functions are governed by the Nurse Practice Act, the Administrative Code (in the state of employment), as well as the professional standards for nursing practice, and the corresponding policies and procedures of Rogers Memorial Hospital (Rogers). The registered nurse seeks consultation with other members of the health team as the patient’s condition and treatment goals warrant. He/She, in conjunction with the Patient Accounts department, provides patient information to ensure compliance with federal and state statutes.

Job Responsibility

Complete initial assessments and documents as required
Collect, record, and analyze, within prescribed timeframe, pertinent data for admission assessment according to Hospital policy
Involve patient’s support systems (family, friends) in assessment and documentation
Act as an advocate for patients
Initiate and update treatment plan and documentation as required
On an ongoing basis, identify, interpret, and document information collected in nursing interview, observation, physical assessment and diagnostic data, and confer with other health care professionals, as appropriate
Implement patient care
Identify potential patient care problems, abrupt changes, or impending instability in the patient’s condition, and exercise leadership to intervene appropriately and prevent adverse patient outcomes
Identify health education needs of the patient/family that will be addressed before discharge
Organize patient care activities and interventions according to patient priorities and preferences, needs of the unit, and time constraints
Adhere to the Nursing department and Hospital’s standards of nursing practice and standards of patient care
Protect patients, visitors, and staff from environmental hazards by adhering to safety and infection control standards
Participate in continuing education and in-service programs to increase clinical competence and to meet professional needs and goals
Assist in the development and implementation of unit standards of care
Identify problems with unit systems, communication patterns, and unit resources that impact on patient care and suggest possible solutions to Clinical Services manager
Carry out leadership function in patient care, staff operations, and department organization
Assume charge nurse role
Participate in projects, tasks and continuing education opportunities to improve professional skills and unit/department systems
Promote department goals and the mission of the hospital
Demonstrate understanding of Joint Commission and other regulatory agency Compliance regulations
Participate in Hospital committees, performance improvement team meetings and team projects, as directed
Participate in the Performance Improvement program
Conduct self in a professional manner

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in nursing (BSN) preferred
Registered nurse licensed by State Board of Nursing in the state of employment
License must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in the state of employment
American Health Association Healthcare Provider CPR certification or is required within thirty (30) days of date-of-hire
Bi-annual re-certification is required
Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is required within sixty (60) days of date-of-hire
Annual re-certification is required
Previous psychiatric experience with children, adolescents and adults is preferred
At the Hospital’s discretion, may be required to hold a qualified medical professional (QMP) designation
Must be deemed competent to serve as a QMP, as outlined in the Medical Staff bylaws of Rogers Memorial Hospital
Employees at the Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs licensed under HFS §40 are required to have either training in psychiatric nursing, including training in work with children with mental health disorders, or one (1) year of experience working in a clinical setting with these children