RN | Behavioral Health | Per Diem

Job title: RN | Behavioral Health | Per Diem

About the Role The RN 2 is responsible for assessing, planning, implementing and evaluating nursing care for Behavioral Health patients in a safe and therapeutic environment. The RN uses knowledge of growth and development across the life span, assesses data reflective of the patient's status, and interprets information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to age-specific needs. The RN collaborates with patients, families, and the care team, and may supervise Licensed Nursing Assistants and unlicensed personnel.

What You'll Do

• Base nursing actions by applying principles of purposeful, organized thinking to make clinical judgments/decisions.
• Gather data through history taking and physical assessment and interpret data to plan and implement interventions to meet patient care needs.
• Develop, evaluate and revise the patient's plan of care and nursing actions in response to patient needs.
• Document care provided and patient's progress toward attainment of desired outcomes.
• Direct and supervise others in the performance of delegated nursing activities.
• Teach the patient and/or significant other(s) about the plan of care.
• Prepare patients to manage their care after discharge, transfer or preparation for procedure/test.
• Manage time and resources to deliver patient care.
• Administer medications to patients.
• Provide direct patient care.
• Lead the health care team.
• Serve as a Resource Person for assigned shift.
• Serve as a preceptor for new employees.
• Perform job-specific requirements and other duties as assigned.

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 prior clinical nursing experience; ability to work effectively with patients, care providers, and the multi-disciplinary team; ability to function as a team member.
• Other: Knowledge of growth and development over the life span; ability to apply clinical judgment; good communication and teamwork skills.