Registered Nurse (RN) - 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
• 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

• Effective interviewing skills
• Ability to assess and document patient conditions
• Knowledge of wound care and personal hygiene
• Experience with medication administration and IV/fluid management
• Collaborative and team-oriented approach

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

Benefits may vary based on the market and employment status.