Rn Pt; Weekends Float

Overview

Join to apply for the RN PT (WEEKENDS ONLY FLOAT) role at River Vista Behavioral Health
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WEEKENDS ONLY- SATURDAY & SUNDAY.

• Document patient information and nursing care in the provision of nursing services.
• Document and reassess any significant changes in the patient's condition in compliance with facility policy.
• Report any signs or symptoms of infection in patients to the Infection Control Nurse.
• Verify the accuracy of patient records.
• Employ principles of communication, interviewing techniques, problem solving, and crisis intervention when performing psychotherapeutic interventions.
• Intervention is based on knowledge of psychiatric and medical nursing procedures, as well as the plan of care.
• Accurately administer medication to patients.
• Transcribe and carry out physician’s/licensed practitioner’s treatment orders accurately.
• Utilize appropriate interventions in psychiatric and medical emergencies.
• Participate in the development of an interdisciplinary treatment plan with specific and measurable goals, objectives and interventions defining actions unique to each patient s needs.
• Prioritize and formulate a plan of care based on patient assessment; update and revise the plan as goals/objectives are met or when the patient s condition changes.
• Document nursing interventions on the treatment plan and the patient’s response to the intervention.
• Assist in ensuring patients are adequately oriented to the program; monitor program activity and encourage patient participation.
• Prescribe and coordinate nursing care to patients during episodes of care; provide structure and maintain a therapeutic environment in collaboration with the patient and other health care providers.
• Utilize universal precautions and environmental safety guidelines; conduct structured didactic groups with patients and families; use self as a role model to promote health communication.
• Provide education to patients and families based on identified needs, such as communication, interpersonal and social skills, and basic principles of physical health; provide and document discharge instructions and evaluate the effectiveness of patient teaching.
• Participate in quality assurance programs; collaborate with team members; advocate for patients and uphold patient rights.
• Comply with infection control measures, OSHA regulations, risk management; maintain time management; demonstrate professional conduct and ethics; work overtime when necessary; attend mandatory educational programs and in-services; perform other duties as assigned; demonstrate therapeutic boundaries and follow procedures.

• Education:
  
  Graduate from an accredited nursing program;
  Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of three (3) years in a behavioral health-care facility preferred.
• Licensure:
  Currently licensed to practice by the California State Board of Nursing.
• Additional Requirements:
  
  CPR certification and successful completion of Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) training. CPI Training may be obtained during new hire orientation.

• Knowledge of psychiatric care techniques; safety policies; intimate knowledge of P.I.E. (problem, intervention, evaluation) charting; ability to organize and prioritize workloads; effective oral and written communication; teamwork; adaptability to various patient age groups (adolescent, adult, geriatric); ability to work in a fast-paced environment and handle emergencies; ability to operate a stethoscope.

• Must be able to hear sufficiently; stand, sit or walk for extended periods; move as necessary in patient care; visual acuity for reading charts; vary in temperature exposure; ability to lift up to 25 lbs with assistance; ability to perform Handle with Care techniques; weekend requirement (every other weekend, both Saturday and Sunday).

• Strong knowledge of The Joint Commission, HCFA, OSHA regulations, and patient rights standards and all applicable laws/regulations governing mental health care facilities.
• EEO Statement:
  All UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers; committed to diversity and inclusion.
• Notice:
  Recruitment process information and contact guidance to avoid phishing and scams.

We are one of the nation’s largest hospital companies, Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS). This description reflects current requirements but may be updated as needed.