About this role
Job title: RN | Behavioral Health | Full Time | Rotating Shift
About the Role The Registered Nurse (RN) 2 is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for a population-specific patient group within the department/unit, from simple to complex cases with multi-system issues, in a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN applies knowledge of growth and development across the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets information needed to identify age-specific needs. The role engages in caring relationships with patients, families, and significant others, works collaboratively with other health care workers, and uses sound clinical judgment while performing nursing and medical interventions. Reports to the Director and/or Nurse Manager and may participate in supervising Licensed Nursing Assistants and unlicensed personnel.
What You'll Do
- Bases nursing actions by applying principles of purposeful, organized thinking to make clinical judgments/decisions.
- Gathers data through history taking and physical assessment and interprets data to plan and implement interventions to meet patient care needs.
- Develops, evaluates and revises the patient's plan of care and nursing actions in response to patient needs.
- Documents care provided and patient’s progress toward attainment of desired outcomes.
- Directs and supervises others in the performance of delegated nursing activities.
- Teaches the patient and/or significant other(s) about the plan of care; prepares patients to manage their care after discharge, transfer or procedure/test.
- Manages time and resources to deliver patient care.
- Administers medications to patients; provides direct patient care.
- Leads the health care team; serves as a Resource Person for assigned shift.
- Serves as a preceptor for new employees.
- Performs job-specific requirements and other duties as assigned.
- Reports to the Director and/or Nurse Manager and may participate in supervision of Licensed Nursing Assistants and unlicensed personnel.
What We're Looking For
- Education: Graduated from an accredited School of Nursing; BSN preferred.
- Certification, Registration & Licensure: Registered Nurse – New Hampshire Board of Nursing; Basic Life Support – American Heart Association.
- Experience: One year of prior clinical nursing experience; ability to work effectively with patients, care providers, and the multi-disciplinary team; ability to function as a team member.
- Additional standards: Adheres to specialty standards and organizational policies, procedures, guidelines and protocols.
Nice to Have
- BSN preferred (already listed above).
- Preceptor or leadership experience with new employees.
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary and benefits information not disclosed in this posting.