Mental Health RN

Introduction

Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Mental Health RN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join HCA Florida Memorial Hospital which is part of the nations leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Benefits

HCA Florida Memorial Hospital 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.

Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a(an) Mental Health RN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse provides clinical and administrative support to the program. The RN performs

therapeutic measures prescribed and delegated by the physician. 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 Duties:

· Conducts initial and ongoing data collection regarding patients individually and in groups and

uses that data to initiate appropriate therapeutic intervention.

· Identifies potential risk factors and communicates observations to the MD and treatment team.

Implements interventions under the direction of the MD; such as safety levels, seclusion,

restraint, etc. according to policy and procedure including associated documents.

· Utilizes the multidisciplinary treatment plan and own knowledge and skill to guide interventions

with patients. Provide comprehensive care to patients as assigned including physical, as well as

psychological care. Contributes to the plan of care and revision of that plan.

· Documents observations, interventions and outcomes in the medical record according to

policy and procedure.

· Work in function of Charge Nurse as needed and as assigned.

· Provides educational information to patients and families.

· Other duties as assigned to meet the needs of the patient, unit, and facility.

Manages groups of patients

· Plan, lead or co-lead groups and activities with patients and documents observations in the

medical record. Assess patients for appropriateness for inclusion in activities.

· Assists with patient and family education regarding treatment issues and documents on patient

and family education form.

Provide for a safe and therapeutic milieu

· Monitors patient behavior on the unit intervening as appropriate to ensure patient safety.

Documents observations, interventions and outcomes in medical record.

· Assists patients in maintaining individual and common areas.

· Communicates pertinent information to MD and treatment team.

· Promotes therapeutic atmosphere on unit.

· Ensures that all interventions are implemented in such a manner that the patients’ rights,

dignity and safety are assured.

· Orients patients and families to the programs and expectations.

· Assists in the cleaning and maintenance of order in the clinical area.

Maintains current and up-to-date knowledge and skills related to patient treatment. · Seeks appropriate learning opportunities. · Maintains certification in CPI & BLS according to policy. Completes all annual or recurring competencies as identified by facility. · Provides care in a manner that demonstrates competence in the implementation of these techniques as indicated by the clinical presentation. · Assists in the orientation of new employees Patient Experience Performance Expectations LEADERSHIP: Demonstrates that everything in the culture is focused on patient and family centered care, practiced everywhere in the health system, at all levels of patient care and across the organization, including governance. · Creates an environment of constructive change and flexibility · Creatively responds to new situations and processes · Viewed as an inspiration and resource for others to implement change · Regarded by others as an individual who meets commitments · Develops, shares and teaches ALWAYS events · Leads by example HEARTS AND MINDS: Hearts and minds of all team members and providers are fully engaged. · Consistently provides positive influences on team to support facility Mission, Vision, Values and Ethics and Compliance program · Actively promotes team culture through open, honest feedback · Identifies team development opportunities · Consistently puts team ahead of personal needs/agenda · Brings conflict into the open and resolves issues · Champions cost effective behaviors in others · Teaches others how to manage up coworkers, departments, administration and physicians · Promotes shared decision making among the team RESPECTFUL PARTNERSHIP: Anchors each care interaction in a respectful partnership, anticipating and responding to patient and family needs (e.g., physical comfort, emotional, informational, cultural, spiritual and learning). · Consistently uses AIDET in interactions with all patients and coworkers · Consistently anticipates, addresses and resolves customer needs and problems · Develops ongoing relationships with customers by soliciting feedback and assessing satisfaction · Consistently applies customer feedback to make necessary changes · Promotes and suggests ideas based on patient survey results to identify, develop, share and teach ALWAYS events · Anticipates, identifies and removes barriers that block the delivery of an exceptional patient experience · Is regarded by others as an individual who meets commitments · Consistently uses Service Excellence standards and helps others understand and use the standards RELIABLE CARE: Delivers reliable, quality 24/7/365 via defined health system approaches and methods. · Works to increase team productivity by introducing new concepts · Is regarded as an influential team member by encouraging creativity and innovation · Consistently generates ideas and processes in response to problems · Anticipates needs and takes appropriate actions to meet needs in advance · Viewed as an inspiration and resource to others

· Leads by example · Develops, shares, and teaches ALWAYS events EVIDENCE-BASED CARE: Working as a team to instill confidence by providing collaborative, evidence-based care. · Consistently identifies, generates and leads process improvement and cost effective initiatives · Shares and promotes new processes and verifies understanding · Anticipates, identifies and removes barriers that block the delivery of care · Is regarded by other teams as inspiring, knowledgeable and skillful · Achieves team engagement in new initiatives · Leads by example · Develops, shares, and teaches ALWAYS events

Age Specific Care:

This position requires competence in assessment, treatment, and/or care for the age groups

indicated. The staff member must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to

provide care, based on physical, psycho/social, educational, safety, and related criteria,

appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned service area. The skills and

knowledge needed to provide such care may be gained through education, training, or

experience.

Infant: Birth – 1 year

Pediatric/Child: 1 year – 12 years

Adolescent: 13 years – 18 years

Adult: 19 years – 65 years

Geriatric: Over 65 years

N/A: this position does not provide direct patient care

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Required Education: Required License/Certification: Required Experience:

Graduate from an accredited

school of nursing. Diploma

Program in Nursing, an Associate

Degree in Nursing or a

Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing Currently licensed as a registered professional nurse in the state of practice and/or active compact license, in accordance with laws and regulation. Current American Heart Association or Red Cross BLS. Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) certification within 90 days of hire. Experience in psychiatric nursing.

Memorial Hospital has provided quality healthcare services since 1969, giving patients access to highly-trained physicians and advanced technology. With more than 50 years of pioneering healthcare, our 450+ bed hospital is one of the regions leading acute care facilities. We offer a range of services for our patients, including 24-hour emergency care at three different locations and a Level II trauma center. Other specialized programs include our accredited Chest Pain Center, certified Stroke Center, Heart Center, Bone and Joint Center, maternity center and much more. Memorial has received the Gold Seal of Approval for Primary Stroke Centers and is sepsis-certified by the Joint Commission.

At Memorial Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our Jacksonville community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World’s 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.

"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Mental Health RN opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and 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.