RN-PRN Behavior Health Unit Position Available In Rutherford, North Carolina

Job Description:

Description:

Rutherford Regional Health System is a 143-bed acute care facilitythat offers a broad array of inpatient and outpatient care.

Rutherford Regional is dedicated to providing patients with a fullrange of services to meet their healthcare needs. We provide ourservices in a caring, professional environment through the teamworkof our medical staff and employees. Rutherford Regional Health System’s partnership with Duke LifePointHealthcare is bringing the pieces together to transform healthcarein Rutherford County. Duke LifePoint Healthcare is a joint ventureof Duke University Health System, one of the country’s leadingacademic health systems, and LifePoint Health, a leading healthcarecompany dedicated to Making Communities Healthier. These two forcesjoined because of the shared interest in collaborating withhospitals, healthcare providers and patients to bring high quality,innovative healthcare services to communities. Duke LifePointcombines Duke’s unparalleled expertise in clinical excellence andquality care with LifePoint’s extensive resources and knowledge andexperience operating community hospitals and healthcareorganizations. Rutherford Regional Health System includes the following:

Rutherford Regional Medical Center, Rutherford Family Care,Rutherford East Family Care, Forest City Family Care, Chase FamilyCare, Polk Medical Specialties, Rutherford Orthopedics, RutherfordUrology, Rutherford Children’s Care, Premier Women’s Care, TheMammography Place, and Rutherford Surgical Associates. The RN in the Behavioral Health Unit collaborates with the medicalstaff and other members of the health care team to provide qualitypatient care. Performs all activities in accordance with approvedpolicies and guides. Supervises and delegates appropriate duties toancillary personnel.

Essential Functions:

Completes initial and ongoing assessments. Assessments includephysical, psychosocial, environmental, self-care abilities,educational, age appropriate, cultural and discharge planningneeds. Performs plan of care intervention, including medicationadministration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as wellas other medical care treatment. Discusses assessment parameters and scoring for CIWA. Definestreatment guidelines based on assessment findings/scores forCIWA. Documents patient care given. Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition asappropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family. Assists patients with performing activities of daily living,including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, andambulation. Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patientcare, including patient transfer, discharge, referral andspiritual/psychosocial support needs. Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and providespatient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition,and circumstances. Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being ofthe patient. Employee supervises others. Assists with orientation and training of others as directed.

Qualifications:

Minimum Education Associate’s degree in nursing required Bachelor’s degree in nursing preferred Required Skills Requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and theability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in astressful environment and take appropriate action. Certifications & Licensure Basic Life Support (BLS) Handle with care within 4 months of hire Current RN license to practice in NC (NC licensure or multi-state(compact) license). Minimum Work Experience 1-3 years, Recent acute care experience within past 3 yearspreferred. Why join our team? We are dedicated to providing patients with a full range ofservices to meet their healthcare needs, and we believe ouremployees are our most valuable assets in accomplishing this goal.

Rutherford Regional is growing its team of dedicated health careprofessionals. If you are looking to start a career that cares, arepassionate about changing lives, and ready to work in a supportiveenvironment in a close-knit community, apply today!