RN - GeriPsych​/BHU - PRN

Job: RN-BHU Classification:
Hourly/Non-Exempt Job Category: 2 Professionals

Under general supervision, BHU nurses deliver care to patients utilizing the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, implementation, and evaluation, in accordance with established practices. Nurses collaborate with other professional disciplines to ensure effective patient care delivery and achievement of desired patient outcomes. Nurses effectively interact with patients, significant others, and family, while maintaining the standard of professional nursing. The nature of the direction and supervision required for this position varies by state and job setting.

Due to the broad range of medical conditions nurses will encounter, they must be well-versed in a large variety of health conditions.

• Knows/conforms to the Texas Nursing Practice Act and the Board's rules and regulations as well as all Federal, State or local laws, rules or regulations.
• Provide, without discrimination, nursing services regardless of age, disability, economic status, gender, national origin, and race, religion, or health problems of the patient’s service.
• Responsible for the total nursing care, assessment, planning implementation, and evaluation of each assigned patient.
• Plans, provides, evaluates, and documents nursing care, discharge planning and teaching.
• Assures the plan is carried out and provided in a safe environment, through performance and supervision of subordinate personnel.
• Educates patients, family or others to attain optimal health and continuity of care.
• Functions as charge nurse when required.
• Reports to and departs from work on time and as scheduled.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Follows and adheres to TRMC vaccine policy(s) mandated by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

• Two years of inpatient nursing experience preferred.
• Two years of behavioral health experience preferred.

• Registered Nurse currently licensed to practice in the State of Texas is required.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) upon hire date required.

Lifting/Carrying Pushing/Pulling Lbs. % Time Lbs. % Time  
-20    -  

Movement % Time Bend/Stoop/Twist 0-33 Crouch/Squat 0-33 Kneel/Crawl 0-33 Reach Above Shoulder 0-33 Reach Below Shoulder 0-33 Repetitive Arm None Repetitive Hand 34-66 Grasping 0-33 Squeezing 0-33 Climb Stairs 0-33 Walking Uneven 0-33 Walking Even 34-66

Environment % Time Indoors 67-100 Outdoors 0-33 Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33

Equipment % Time Motor Vehicles None Foot Pedals None Extreme Heat None Dusty None Excessive Noise 0-33

Work near % Time Machinery None Electricity None Sharps 34-66 Chemicals 0-33 Fumes 0-33 Heights None

Vision Depth Perception Required < 20" Required Color Not Required Peripheral Required

Endurance Hours at Once Total in 12HR Sit 1 3 Stand 4 4.5 Walk 4 4.5