RN- Adult Psychiatrics- Safety Sensitive
Company: Conway Regional Heath System
Location: Conway
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
2-South is an adult psychiatric unit. The Adult Psychiatric
Registered Nurse (RN) will assume responsibility and accountability
for the care of adult psychiatric patients with mental health
diagnoses. The RN will complete a psychiatric nursing assessment on
each assigned patient admitted to the unit. The Adult Psychiatric
RN identifies, and documents patient needs based on subjective and
objective data. Initiates a nursing care plan, identifying and
documenting a nursing diagnosis/diagnoses from the psychiatric
nursing assessment. Documents long and short-term goals on the
nursing care plan. Documents and implements appropriate measurable
and achievable interventions on the nursing care plan. Communicates
patient concerns and/or changes in status, particularly behavioral
changes. Identifies teaching needs of patient, family, and/or
significant other. Maintains clinical competence in providing care
to all patients. Assists in a smooth intershift transition.
Demonstrates responsible decision making and professional judgment
regarding patient care issues. Completes required documentation in
a timely manner. The RN will utilize the nursing process in the
provision of care and will practice within the scope of the Nurse
Practice Act of the State of Arkansas and the policies, procedures
and standards of the Health System. The RN will demonstrate a
commitment to teamwork through effective collaboration
efforts.SAFETY SENSITIVE POSITION:This position is a designated as
"Safety Sensitive Position" under Act 593 of the State of Arkansas.
An employee who is under the influence of Marijuana constitutes a
threat to patients/customers which Conway Regional is responsible
for in providing and supporting the delivery health care related
services. + Registered Nurse with current, active license to
practice in Arkansas, required+ BSN preferred+ Certification
Preferred+ Greater than 6 months experience as a Registered Nurse
required+ Proof of high school or equivalent or higher education
ID: 2 Street: 2302 College Ave Shift: 7am to 7pm Department Code:
1.6019 Adult Psych Unit
Keywords: Conway Regional Heath System, Conway , RN- Adult Psychiatrics- Safety Sensitive, Healthcare , Conway, Arkansas
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