A Registered Nurse provides medical care and treatment, educates patients about their conditions, and provides emotional support to patients and families. Works in hospitals, schools, clinics or community health centers. Works under the supervision of a physician or other specialist, and serves as the primary point of care for patients in a hospital setting. May specialize in emergency room work, or treatment for a particular condition, or specialize in working with infants, the elderly or other patient groups. May work as an advanced practice specialists and prescribe medications in addition to offering specialty care.
Staff Nurse - SC LaSalle Behavioral Health
Vincennes, IN, United States
JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Summary:
Reports to the Director of the department. Responsible for assessing, formulating plan of care, implementing and evaluating nursing care for assigned patient population. Is a leader and collaborates with the healthcare team to promote a world class environment.
Definition of Shred Governance:
Shared governance is a professional structural model, founded on the cornerstone principles of partnership, equity, accountability, and ownership that form a culturally sensitive and empowering framework, enabling sustainable and accountability-based decisions to support an interdisciplinary design for excellent patient care.
Essential Job Duties:
Performs patient assessments in a systematic and organized manner to provide high quality and safe outcomes.
Provides direction and collaborates with team members to support a healthy work environment.
Analyzes collected data to formulate a plan of care that contributes to high quality and safe outcomes.
Implements a plan of care with measurable criteria consistent with world class performance levels.
Evaluates the plan of care with the patient and family/support system to maintain world class levels of patient satisfaction and outcomes.
Contributes to a high performance work environment by seeking educational resources that enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills.
Apply for nursing council or committee and be vested on one council at least every 5 years. 80% attendance in person or by phone is required. Advancements in Clinical Ladder will be reflected in yearly application process and is expected for job performance standards.
Secondary Job Duties That May be
Reassigned:
Must be able to complete the following department specific duties:
Communicates information to the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team.
Versed in State of Indiana mental health legal proceedings (Confidentiality Laws, Voluntary Admissions, Immediate Detention, Emergency Detention, Temporary Commitment, Revocation of TC, Regular Commitment, Duty to Warn).
Manages Initial and frequent follow-up contacts with LaSalle Behavioral Health's after hours Emergency Call System.
Knowledgeable about continuum of care for medial/psychiatric case.
Understands psychiatric disorders and clinical practice guidelines.
Conducts Medication Education group.
Does emergency interventions and administers restrain/seclusion according to latest standards. Maintains crises prevention Intervention certification.
Recognizes withdrawal symptoms and adept at interventions.
QUALIFICATIONS
Job Specifications:
Graduate from an accredited School of Nursing
Licensure/Certifications:
Registered Nurse license from Indiana State license from Indiana State Board of Nursing.
ABOUT US
Why Choose Good Samaritan? For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 4-time designated Magnet® facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center. We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.
ABOUT THE TEAM
Join Our Team Good Samaritan is looking for compassionate, caring, and dedicated nurses to join our team and help us continue our tradition of excellence. Benefits We pride ourselves in retaining our top talent by offering work environments that support professional development and personal success. In addition to our robust healthcare and retirement plans, we offer: Flexible work schedules - Full time/part time/supplemental - Day/Eve/Night Tuition reimbursement Free access to fitness center Career advancement opportunities
JOB INFO
Job Identification
22288
Job Category
Registered Nurse
Posting Date
08/28/2026, 07:24 AM
Job Schedule
Full time
Locations
Vincennes, IN, United States
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