RN Psych Full-time

Description

As a Registered Nurse Behavioral Health , your  voice to influence patient care is valued and empowered at every turn –whether through open, collaborative relationships with your direct manager or more formal opportunities through hospital councils and national nursing initiatives. Youll help shape decisions that elevate both patient outcomes and the future of nursing.

Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at Parkland Medical Center!

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

    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 benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
    • Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
    • Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
    • Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
    • Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
    • Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

    Learn more about Employee Benefits

    Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

    "Nurses play a pivotal role and are the backbone of healthcare delivery. At HCA Healthcare, we are dedicated to ensuring nurses have necessary tools and resources to provide world-class patient care, advocating for the profession and helping to shape the future of nursing."

    Sammie Mosier, DHA, MA, BSN, NE-BC

    Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive, HCA Healthcare

    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.

    If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Registered Nurse Behavioral Health opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing 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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During this time, the nurse resident will gradually assume greater responsibility and authority, within the scope of his or her nursing practice as he or she works side by side with a clinical RN partner. The goal of the Residency Program is to support a new graduate nurse transitioning into a professional nursing role within a specialized practice environment of Psychiatric Nursing. See total compensation information at the bottom of announcement. The State of New Hampshire, Department of Health & Human Services, and New Hampshire Hospital have full-time vacancies for Nurse Residents. YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS : Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education. Disclaimer Statement : The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. Minimum Qualifications: Registered Nurse I: Education: Graduation from a recognized nursing program with either affiliate or postgraduate courses and clinical experience in medical, surgical, obstetrics, pediatrics and psychiatric nursing. Experience: Experience is limited to that required for registration. License/Certification: Current license as a Temporary Nurse or as a Registered Nurse in New Hampshire. Special Requirements: An employee may be required to work additional hours beyond their normal work shift, engaged in work that is characteristic of their classification, in order to meet patient care needs/safe staffing levels, established by the Nursing Department of New Hampshire Hospital. Responsibilities: Registered Nurse I: Functions as Nurse-in-Charge in the absence of the Nurse Specialist. When in charge role, makes shift nursing care assignments based on assessment of patient needs and acuity to assure appropriate level of care is provided. Provides direct nursing care through application of the Nursing Process to patient care management by assessing immediate and long-term nursing needs. Collects patient data by interview and/or observations to provide a basis for nursing assessment. Completes nursing assessment and diagnoses on patient admission and as often as clinically indicated to provide a basis for nursing care. Completes patient assessments prior to authorizing Seclusion/Restraint in an emergency situation. May perform venipuncture to collect blood for laboratory testing. Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members to formulate an individualized treatment plan. Defines patient problems, identifies goals and nursing interventions to assist in formulation of treatment plan. Evaluates the effectiveness of the patient's care plan and documents patient's response to provide for revision of treatment plan and readiness for discharge. Coordinates and supervises subordinates in their provision of patient care through the use of patient assignment, staff meetings, performance appraisals, etc., to provide safe and quality nursing care. Administers medication and treatment according to Nursing Department Standards to assure a safe level of treatment. Educates patient/family/significant other regarding unit routines, rationale for interventions, medications, treatments and health care needs and documents same to prepare patients for discharge. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary treatment team to plan for discharge and documents the nurses' involvement. Evaluates and collaborates with Nursing Managers and unit staff to effect positive therapeutic milieu. Monitors patient's medical problems, reports findings to Internal Medicine Department, carries out medical treatments as indicated by Nursing Practice and as ordered by the physician to provide safe quality nursing care. Participates in activities to improve workflow and patient care. Supervises mental health workers in assisting patients to carry out Activities of Daily Living, milieu management, and various assigned patient care tasks. Is responsible for and actively participates in own skill development via academic course work, seminars, and training programs to improve overall contribution to patient care and professional development. Supervisors Workplace Safety Accountabilities Ensures compliance with established hospital and departmental safety policies and procedures by: Maintaining competency in hospital approved Crisis Management Program (CMP) and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) techniques for adults, children, infants and AED training. Conducting periodic (minimum quarterly basis) on site reviews. Completing competency-based review, when applicable. Providing on the spot reinforcement/training on safety issues; referring staff to formal training programs, as appropriate; and recording safety related initiatives for annual reporting. Total Commitment to Quality Participates in the formulation of the mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives for the Department. Carries out same by acting as an agent of the Department within the hospital. Supports the organizational mission, philosophy, goals, and objectives as demonstrated by a positive leadership presence in unit based, departmental, hospital wide, or in public meetings/committees. Participates in the process of continuous quality improvement by supporting unit-based quality improvement activities. Demonstrates commitment to customer service values in professional conduct and by promoting such values in assigned staff. DISCLAIMER STATEMENT: The supplemental job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. For further information please contact Claire Kent, Assistant Director of Nursing at: (603)271-5835 or email: Claire.A.Kent@dhhs.nh.gov . You may also contact Human Resources at: NHH-HR@dhhs.nh.gov. For further information please contact Hiring Manager, Title, email address and phone number. TOTAL COMPENSATION INFORMATION The State of NH total compensation package features an outstanding set of employee benefits, including: HMO or POS Medical and Prescription Drug Benefits: The actual value of State-paid health benefits and the amount of employee health benefit contributions may vary depending on the type of plan selected and the bargaining unit with which a position is associated. See this link for details on State-paid health benefits: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/benefits.aspx Value of State's share of Employee's Retirement: 12.87% of pay Other Benefits: Dental Plan at minimal cost for employees and their families ($500-$1800 value) Flexible Spending healthcare and childcare reimbursement accounts State defined benefit retirement plan and Deferred Compensation 457(b) plan Work/life balance flexible schedules, paid holidays and generous leave plan $50,000 state-paid life insurance plus additional low-cost group life insurance Incentive-based Wellness Program (ability to earn up to $500) Total Compensation Statement Worksheet: https://www.das.nh.gov/jobsearch/compensation-calculator.aspx Want the specifics? Explore the Benefits of State Employment on our website: https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/documents/BenefitBrochure.pdf https://www.das.nh.gov/hr/index.aspx EOE TDD Access: Relay NH 1-800-735-2964