Registered Nurse | Psychiatric - FT Nights $10,000 Sign-On Bonus

About this role

Time Type: Full time Hours per Pay Period: 72 Shift: Evening Shift 12-36 Minimum: $47.82 USD Maximum: $71.26 USD(This represents the rate for an individual with significant experience in this job) Department: Acute Psychiatric Unit Current Bay Area Hospital Employee: If you are a current Bay Area Hospital employee, please apply through the Workday internal career site.

The future looks bright at Bay Area Hospital, and we are always searching for quality people to join our team. We offer a great atmosphere, competitive pay, a wide array of benefits, and many growth opportunities for our employees.

Job Description: Registered Nurse - Acute Psychiatric Unit APU

Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the Oregon State Board of Nursing, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient.

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include: physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, needs related to age/culture, discharge planning. • Establishes nursing diagnoses based on results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. • Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates plan of care as appropriate. • Implements/performs individualized care, based on nursing care plan and the nurse’s role with the patient. This care may include but not be limited to: • Assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling. • Medication administration • Skin assessment/wound care • Pain management • Operation/manipulation of biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including but not limited to infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, measurement devices, medication dispensing cabinets, external therapeutic devices. • Assisting the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures. • Teaching patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medication, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion. • Providing appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel in order to ensure optimum patient care. • Providing interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care. • Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documents in paper format, as necessary. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible. • Evaluates care provided, communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team. • Other duties as assigned

EDUCATION/CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSES/DEGREES • Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the state of Oregon • American Heart Association Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) • SAFE class or organization approved workplace violence training or obtain within 6 months of hire which must be obtained by the last day of the month after the 6 month grace period • National certification in behavioral health nursing preferred • Bachelor’s Degree preferred

EXPERIENCE • Recent (within past 5 years) acute care hospital experience preferred

GENERAL INFORMATION

Union Affiliation: ONA

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and job skills required.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL/ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS • Able to sit, stand, walk, bend, squat, reach, and stretch frequently • May be required to lift up to 50 pounds • Must use standard precautions due to threat of exposure to blood and body fluids • Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone • Requires frequent use of personal computer • Must demonstrate manual dexterity

Compensation Grade: ONA

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Bay Area Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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