Temp - RN - Psychiatric (Nights) Marshall MI

Provides professional nursing care for the comfort and well-being of patients using critical thinking and independent judgment, and all phases of nursing process including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation and evaluation. Responsible for the direction and supervision of the nursing patient care team typically made up of Certified Nursing Assistants, Licensed Practical Nurses, and other technicians. Collaborates with own team and other disciplines in the provision of care. Documents patient care, patient condition, reactions and response to treatment in a timely manner and tracks patient progress. May communicate with external agencies to ensure proper placement to identify medical and psychiatric needs and provide phone triage.

• Consistently uses an outward mindset and puts forth exemplary effort in accomplishing his/her goals and objectives in a manner that helps others to achieve their goals and objectives.
• Conducts initial and ongoing assessments, develops and updates plan of care accordingly in collaboration with patient.
• Provides and directs nursing care and evaluates outcomes.
• Assists in collecting vital signs, reviewing lab results, and providing other physical assessments as requested by the psychiatrist for patient care.
• Uses technology appropriately including safety standards and measures; follows infection prevention standards.
• Uses evidence based tools, established policies, procedures and standards of care and practice
• Educates patients and family members and documents accordingly.
• Reports actual or potential occurrences according to Oaklawn Hospital procedures.
• Engages in self-assessment, peer review, completes mandatory education and competency assessments, accepts responsibility for ongoing professional development.
• Participates in unit based performance improvement activities, staff meetings, supports change.
• Behaves in accordance with: Oaklawn Hospital s mission, vision, values; Nursing s vision, philosophy; ANA s Code of Nursing Ethics; Relationship Based Care tenets.
• Practices at all times in accord with the legal definition of nursing in the State of Michigan, including provisions on delegation and supervision.

Requirement description :

• Current MI RN License- Required
• BLS from American Heart Association or American Red Cross- Required
• 1 year experience - Required
• Will need MI Fingerprints prior to start
• Handle with Cares- within 2 months of hire

STATE LICENSE REQUIREMENTS :

• Michigan

Weekend Requirements : Rotating weekends
On Call Requirements : Possible