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Jennie Stuart Medical Center, Inc. Behavioral Health Unit Registered Nurse- Part Time in Hopkinsville, Kentucky

Under the direction of the Director of Nursing - Behavioral Health, provides nursing care in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

  • Demonstrates knowledge of hospital policies and procedures for administering and recording medication.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of commonly used meds: action, dose, and side effects.

  • Observe five R’s for administering meds: right patient, right drug, right method, right dose, and right time.

  • Demonstrates proper procedures in all methods of medication administration.

  • Reports change in patient status immediately.

  • Reports the progress of the patient’s/significant other’s response to teaching plan to treatment team.

  • Implements changes in plan of care.

  • Patient is oriented to unit and vital signs recorded within one hour of admission.

  • Each identified problem is addressed using BIRP format every twelve hours and PRN (if applicable).

  • Medication administration record must include full signature and title of nurse administering med, time given, reason for omission, and site for infection (if applicable).

  • Documents narcotic use according to hospital policy and procedure.

  • Practices within legal boundaries of nurse practice act and according to hospital policy and procedures.

  • Attends continuing education programs.

  • Attends hospital sponsored training programs as required by departments.

  • Maintains CPR certifications.

  • Attends all required safety education programs.

  • Provides complete and accurate responses to safety questions when asked by supervisor.

  • Operates assigned equipment and performs all procedures in a safe manner as instructed.

  • Maintains work area and equipment in the condition required by department standards.

  • Demonstrates proper body mechanics in all functions.

  • If manager/leader, provides for the safety of department employees.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of techniques, procedures, and correct use of protective barrier equipment.

  • Attends annual education programs.

  • Demonstrates knowledge of MRI patient care observation and management.

  • Has knowledge of procedures for PCA pain management.

  • Interacts with all of the above in a considerate, helpful, and courteous manner, as observed by the divisional director and peers.

  • Fosters mature professional relationships with fellow employees in a courteous, friendly manner, as measured by management observation and peer input.

  • Maintains professional composure and confidence during stressful situations.

  • Maintains open communication using appropriate chain of command.

  • Conducts all work activities with respect for rights and wishes of patients, visitors, families, and fellow employees.

  • Maintains confidentiality of all hospital and patient information at all times.

  • Presents neat appearance in proper attire and displays identification as required by hospital policy.

  • Displays a positive attitude that contributes to the overall customer service program at the hospital.

  • Supports the hospital’s mission, policies, and procedures.

  • Completes work assignments on time/readily accepts assignments, as observed by divisional director.

  • Reports to work on time and is at work as scheduled, as observed by the divisional director or staffing coordinator.

Required Skills

Required Education:

  • Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.

  • Current licensed by the state of Kentucky or compact state.

  • BLS Certification - American Heart Association (Healthcare Provider) or American Red Cross (Healthcare Provider) required, must be current.

  • Handle with Care experience preferred.

Required Experience

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