JOB RESPONSIBILLITIES:

Restores and promotes patient's health by completing the nursing process including but not limited to:                                                    

a.         Completes initial nursing assessment within 24 hours of admission or per Behavioral   Health Unit/JMH (Johnson Memorial Health) policy; reassesses routinely throughout patient's stay on the unit.

b.         Completes individualized treatment plan for each patient.

c.         Plans, implements, and coordinates nursing care activities for patients.

d.         Conducts therapies in accordance with patient's diagnosis and needs.

e.         Performs treatment interventions following physician orders such as medication administration and medical treatment orders.

f.          Ensures patient's dignity and respects patient values.

g.         Assists with patient personal needs (oral hygiene, toileting, bathing, dressing, transferring, etc.) as required.

h.         Operates and participates in tele psych.

i.          Draws patient blood as ordered.

Collaborates with physicians, multi-disciplinary team members, and outside health and social service agencies.  Interprets the nursing and treatment needs of the patient for nonclinical staff assigned to the patient. Provides efficient discharge plans and obtains accurate histories at admission. Completes all required documentation relevant to patients in a timely, efficient manner. This includes but is not limited to:

a.         Admission paperwork

b.         Assessments (mental and physical)

c.         Progress notes

d.         Interventions

e.         Evaluations

f.          Discharge paperwork

g.         CQI+ data

Protects patients and employees by adhering to safety standards, infection-control policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations. Uses hygienic practices and teaches patient hygienic practices. As needed, and using approved methods, assists in safely placing patients in seclusion or restraints and observes suicide/seclusion precautions including physical requirements for physical holds and safe transport of patients.

Maintains continuity among nursing teams by documenting and communicating actions, irregularities, and continuing needs. Plans and implements nursing groups.

Completes all required nursing staff competencies per program regulations in a timely manner. Orients or mentors new nursing staff as needed.

Assures quality of care by adhering to therapeutic standards, measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and regulatory standards. Conducts patient chart audits. 

Establishes a compassionate environment by providing emotional and psychological support to patients and their families and friends. Participates in individual, group, and family psychotherapy and educational seminars as appropriate.

Performs medication reconciliation.

Ensures operations of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements, calling for repairs and evaluating new equipment and techniques.

Provides feedback to supervisor on an ongoing basis regarding concerns, improvements, changes, etc.

Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality and protects operations by keeping patient and program information confidential. Operates within ethical standards. Follows voluntary and involuntary procedures/processes.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Clearly communicates and continuously supports the Mission and Values of Johnson Memorial Health.

Conducts all activities in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, standards, and Johnson Memorial Health policies and procedures including Blood and Body Substance Precautions.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Current Indiana license as a Registered Nurse required.  Current BLS or CPR for Healthcare Providers and ALS or ACLS certifications required. Crisis prevention certification required.  One year of experience preferred. BSN preferred.

Johnson Memorial Health is a nationally-recognized network of physicians, services and healthcare resources based in Johnson County, Indiana. The centerpiece is Johnson Memorial Hospital, located in Franklin Indiana, just 20 minutes south of Indianapolis.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, age, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability, or other protected characteristic under applicable law.

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