RN Behavioral Health PRN

apartment Trident Health System location_onDerry, NH 03038, US

Description

Introduction

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Parkland Medical Center we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) RN Behavioral Health PRN and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

Benefits

Parkland Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
Colleague recognition program
Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our RN Behavioral Health PRN opening and continue to learn!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The RN performs independent therapeutic measures and dependent prescribed and delegated by the physician, consistent with the ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing. Participates in patient education and rehabilitation and provides interpretation of treatment to the patient and the patient’s family. The RN coordinates unit activities and assures accountability of all assigned tasks.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates clinical knowledge of psychiatric nursing and maintains the highest quality of comprehensive patient care.

• Displays effective communication skills as evidenced by the ability to maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, physicians and staff.

• Is able to set limits as needed by recognizing potential behavior problems and does so in a caring, consistent, and non-punitive manner.

• Utilizes knowledge of growth and development, psychopathology, and psychosocial systems.

• Has an accurate knowledge of psycho-dynamics and therapeutic processes as demonstrated by effective intervention and resolution of problems as they occur, and communication of the processes to others.

• Displays understanding of family dynamics by responding appropriately to family members when needed.

• Has a comprehensive knowledge of existing policies and procedures and utilizes the standards stated as evidenced by independent functioning and carrying out the philosophy of the Nursing Department.

• Consistently documents in the medical record all pertinent clinical information on a daily basis and as set forth in policy and procedure manual.

• Utilizes the nursing process, which includes assessment, diagnosis, planning, intervention and evaluation.

• Consistently completes all nursing assessments accurately with timeframes set forth in policy and procedure manual.

• Participates in the initiation of master treatment plan along with other key program staff.

• Attends treatment planning meetings and conferences to participate in patient’s treatment process and progress.

• Participates in discharge planning and referrals.

• Utilizes treatment plan as means to communicate care to entire clinical team.

• Demonstrates professional skills and performs the tasks needed to maintain a therapeutic milieu and optimum patient care.

• Examines physician orders for completeness, accuracy, clarity and questions when appropriate. Correctly transcribes orders and documents implementation.

• Administers prescribed treatment and medications correctly.

• Documents administration of medication and treatments completely and accurately on the Medication Administration Record and progress notes in the medical record.

• Displays competency in medical aspects of patient care as evidenced by recognizing signs and symptoms of medical conditions, intervening appropriately and documenting adequately in the Treatment Plan and progress notes.

• Conducts patient groups as evidenced by documentation in patient’s medical record.

• Demonstrates behavior that is consistent with leadership.

• Demonstrates good organizational skills based on the needs of the patients and program as evidenced by following through on assigned tasks in a smooth and effective manner and determining priorities.

• Assumes supervision of nursing staff when directed by Nurse Manager.

• Demonstrates skills in admission, discharge and transfer of patients.

• Acts as a role model, by utilizing professional standards, motivating peers and co-workers, stimulating growth and development in others.

• Attends unit meetings as specified by Nurse Manager in order to receive current information, and assists the Nurse Manager in communication of this information to other staff members.

• Complete all competency requirements in a timely manner.

• Performs other duties and special projects as assigned by Nurse Manager.

• Helps promote program through referral development and community education events as assigned by Nurse Manager.

• Promotes internal and external customer satisfaction.

• Builds and promotes a culture of service excellence and continuous improvement.

• Attendance: works as scheduled and is compliant with Attendance and Tardiness Policy.

What qualifications you will need

Required: Registered Nurse with New Hampshire license or Compact License when applicable; American Heart Association BCLS and CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention with proficiency in verbal de-escalation

· Preferred: BSN; ANCC Certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing

· General knowledge of psychiatric nursing practice, consistent with ANA Scope and Standards

· Demonstrated leadership, communication and interpersonal skills

· Experience in psychiatric nursing preferred

Grow your career where your work truly matters—at Parkland Medical Center.

Located in Derry, NH, Parkland is an 86-bed regional acute-care hospital and a designated Level III Trauma Center, delivering high-quality care to the community with compassion and innovation. As part of HCA Healthcare’s trusted network, you’ll be connected to Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital in Portsmouth, Frisbie Memorial Hospital in Rochester, three freestanding ERs, and more than 70 care sites across New Hampshire.

With nearly 5,000 colleagues—including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians—HCA Healthcare offers a supportive, team-oriented environment where your contributions are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is felt every day. Join us and be part of something bigger.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated 3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our RN Behavioral Health PRN opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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