Registered NURSE- Mental Health

The Registered Nurse demonstrates competence by integrating theoretical knowledge with clinical experience in the care of assigned patients and families by independently assessing, planning, and evaluating patients and families utilizing the systematic approach of the Nursing Process.

• Completes a thorough patient assessment addressing all pathophysiologic and psychosocial needs.
• Identifies key nursing diagnosis from the assessment data.
• Prioritizes nursing diagnoses with consideration of cultural, religious, and spiritual needs.
• Establishes data‑driven individualized plan‑of‑care.
• Implements individualized plan‑of‑care/discharge plan including coordination with other disciplines using clinical experience as a guide.
• Utilizes critical thinking skills to adapt plan‑of‑care in response to changes in patient needs.
• Evaluates outcomes of plan‑of‑care and alters plan as needed.
• Recognizes and intervenes in situations related to patient safety.
• Organizes and prioritizes work assignments based on patient needs and acuity.
• Demonstrates ability to make effective nursing judgments.
• Documents patient progress legibly and in a timely manner.
• Documents nursing interventions and patient responses in accordance with hospital policy.
• Advocates for patient well‑being (religious/cultural preferences, privacy, etc.).
• Communicates patient data in clear, concise, and timely manner both in written and verbal form.
• Individualizes communication based on the assessment of patient/family.
• Delegates and supervises patient care appropriately; functions as charge nurse.
• Participates in unit‑based QI projects and initiates unit‑specific projects related to clinical care of patients.

• Experience:
  
  Graduate Nurse considered.
• Education:
  
  Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
• Licenses/Certifications:
  
  Current licensure in New York State as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• Certified in Basic Life Support.
• Other certifications as required in specialty area.
• Must possess excellent customer service skills and be able to communicate effectively, verbally and written.
• Must form effective working relationships with hospital personnel of all levels.
• Anticipates contact with human blood and other potentially infectious materials; required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn policies concerning infection control.