Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) - ED Suite - per diem
Core
Provides direct patient care to behavioral health patients in the Emergency Department using the nursing process to optimize outcomes and coordinate multidisciplinary treatment.
Role type
Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN)
Builds
Safe, innovative, and supportive care environment for patients in the ED Behavioral Health Suite
Domain
Healthcare / Behavioral Health / Emergency Medicine
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Acute care nursing, patient assessment, care plan implementation, interdisciplinary collaboration, patient/family education, delegation, critical thinking
Preferred skills
MOAB certification, flexibility, problem-solving
Technologies
BLS, MOAB
Responsibilities
Plans, implements, and evaluates patient care plans based on assessment; monitors and communicates patient condition; coordinates patient transfer, admissions, discharge, and referrals; provides patient and family education; delegates care to ancillary personnel; may precept student nurses and new hires.
Seniority
Experienced (3+ years acute care)