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Registered Nurse Senior Mental Health

Terre Haute Regional Hospital Rochester, NH

Ready for a role that supports your unique calling in patient care and fits your life? At Frisbie Memorial Hospital , you’ll find clear path ways to advance backed by our unmatched nationwide transfer policy that lets you grow your career when the time is right for you. With mentorship opportunities, clinical education courses, professional certification support, and educational assistance , you wi ll have all the resources you need to build the career of a lifetime. You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at Frisbie Memorial Hospital! *Currently offering sign on bonus up to 7500! Job Summary and Qualifications Position Objective: The RN Behavioral Health is primarily responsible for adhering to the hospitals Standards of Patient Care to deliver safe and quality patient care. The RN performs all treatments and procedures as outlined in the Standards Manual and applicable regulatory and professional entities/ guidelines, standards, protocols and procedures within the scope of RN practice. Patient Population Served : The Geropsychiatric Unit RN is expected to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care based on the physical ability, intellectual development, psychosocial, education and safety needs of the geriatric patient. Treating patients 55 years and older for acute psychiatric needs Essential Position Functions : The following functions must be able to be carried out by the incumbent with or without reasonable accommodation: Assessment Interviews patient and caregiver/family on admission to obtain a bio-psycho-social history relevant to reason for admission. Assesses the patients physical. emotional and psychosocial status. Reviews all test results including neuropsychological, lab, x-ray for ongoing assessment and reporting to physicians. Assesses patient and family/caregiver for discharge needs. Assesses patient status on an ongoing basis. Communicates patient needs/assessment to physicians/APRN, GPU social worker. Assesses for developmental needs. Planning of Care Develops a written nursing care plan with patient and family input that is individualized to patient needs, supportive of clinical diagnostic presentation and supportive of all skills and abilities. Coordinates and documents the interdisciplinary plan of care. Directs the patients participation in the therapeutic milieu and bio-psychosocial program. Develops teaching plans to meet the learning needs of patients, family, and caregiver relevant to discharge needs. Implementation of Interdisciplinary Plan Acknowledges, validates accurate transcription, coordinates and implements physician orders. Applies the interdisciplinary plan of care, monitoring for effectiveness. Administers medications and monitors for desired, side or adverse effects. Provides instruction to patient. Applies behavioral and supportive therapeutic approaches with individuals and groups to accomplish clinically sound behavior management outcomes. Evaluating Plan of Care Reviews and updates the interdisciplinary treatment plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the patient and the family. Communicates ongoing care needs to caregivers regarding discharge planning (nursing homes, group homes, families, etc.) Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patient focused on empathy and clinically appropriate, evidence based treatment modalities. Applies principles and techniques of crisis prevention and intervention. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment for patients, families, staff, and corrects hazards promptly. Adheres to hospital safety policy and procedure. Provides patient education to patient/family minimally regarding the hospitalization disease process and medications. Documents all pertinent information on the patients medical record in an accurate, detailed manner adhering to policy and format for charting. Documentation is relevant, legible, clear and concise. Assumes Charge Nurse role upon demonstrated knowledge of responsibilities when assigned. Participates actively in department meetings: patient care rounds, interdisciplinary staff meetings and nursing staff meetings. Supports Departments customer service efforts. Provides service excellence to patients and their families, medical staff, peers, support services and other hospital personnel. Provides immediate and satisfactory problem resolution for valid customer complaints or refers complex customer service problems to the Clinical Coordinator. Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for, hospital Mission and Values Statement, department goals and objectives. Assists in development and implementation of department mission and values statement, goals and objectives. Develops and maintains professional relationship with physicians, peers, and medical support services, demonstrating an internal customer service attitude of openness, constructive problem solving and respect for all. Follows the principles of infection control as outlined in the Policy and Procedure manual including the initiating of airborne droplet and strict precautions as soon as patient=s symptoms/lab values indicate they are needed. Participates in the departments Performance Improvement program by collaborating with the departments PI representative in developing and implementing effective PI programs. Assumes responsibility for own professional behavior, development and on-going education with self- awareness of strengths and areas for improvement. Self-initiates learning/growth activities. Keeps Clinical Coordinator informed of mandatory education/competency compliance. Demonstrates a commitment to containing costs and efficient use of material resources. Non-Essential Position Functions : Performs other duties as assigned or as judgment of necessity dictates. Participates in hospital/unit committees. What qualifications you will need: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of New Hampshire or a compact state. Active BLS Active Nonviolent Crisis Intervention Certification within 90 days Ability to work in a fast-paced, high stress work environment. Ability to maintain customer focused interpersonal communication skills and patient confidentiality. Benefits Frisbie 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 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. Discover a career with purpose at Frisbie Memorial Hospital . Located in Rochester, NH, our 112-bed hospital proudly serves the Greater Seacoast region and Southern Maine, delivering high-quality, patient-centered care. As part of HCA Healthcare—one of the nation’s leading healthcare systems—you’ll be connected to a strong network of four hospitals, three freestanding emergency rooms, and over 70 care sites across New Hampshire. With nearly 5,000 colleagues, including 1,500 nurses and 1,000 affiliated physicians, We offer a collaborative, supportive environment where your skills are valued, your growth is encouraged, and your impact is real.HCA Healthcare’s New Hampshire hospitals also include Catholic Medical Center in Manchester, Portsmouth Regional Hospital , Parkland Medical Center in Derry, and freestanding emergency rooms in Seabrook, Dover, and Plaistow.Join us and be part of a team that’s improving lives across the region—every day. 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. Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our Registered Nurse Senior Mental Health opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out. 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.