Registered Nurse (RN) - Adult Behavioral Health Unit - Lourdes Hospital

About the role

Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect.

Responsibilities

• Utilize strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
• Implement clinical nursing interventions
• Develop and perform patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
• Ensure a safe and therapeutic environment
• Provide direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice)
• Closely monitor progress/recovery
• Audit and document the patient’s conditions and report changes as needed
• Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly
• Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene
• Apply effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and/or family/significant other that is necessary to plan and implement the treatment plan
• Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments
• Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes

Requirements

• Current state licensure (or covered compact licensure) as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, must obtain from approved source prior to direct patient care; ACLS Advanced Cardiac Life Support acceptable in lieu of BLS)
• One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
• Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred, not required)

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science Nursing (preferred)

Skills

• Strong organizational and leadership skills
• Effective interviewing skills
• Ability to assess and document patient conditions
• Proficiency in administering medications and IV fluids
• Knowledge of wound care and personal hygiene
• Collaboration with healthcare professionals

Benefits

• Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
• Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurance, mental health resources and discounts
• Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, short- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
• Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support

Pay

Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)

Schedule

Hours may vary based on department and shift requirements.