What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse | Behavioral Health position at Campbell County Health?
ABOUT CAMPBELL COUNTY HEALTH
Campbell County Health (CCH) is the most comprehensive healthcare provider in the State of Wyoming. Certified as an Area Trauma Hospital, Campbell County Health includes Campbell County Memorial Hospital, an acute care, community hospital in Gillette; Campbell County Medical Group with nearly 20 clinics; The Legacy Living & Rehabilitation Center long-term care center and the Powder River Surgery Center. We are dedicated to excellence every day…
To be responsive to our employee’s needs we offer:
- 192 PTO hours per year (increases with tenure)
- Paid sick leave days
- 403(b) with employer match
- Employee Assistance program
- Employee and Spouse Occupational Health Program
- Early Childhood Center, discounted on-site childcare
- And more! Click here to learn more about our full benefits package
JOB SUMMARY
Plans and delivers professional nursing care to patients. Job Duties: Provides care to patients under the direction of a physician. Assists the physician during exams. Documents patient condition, vital statistics, diagnosis, and prescribed treatments. Provides treatments or administers medications as directed. Experience and Education: Performs work under minimal supervision. Handles complex issues and problems, and refers only the most complex issues to higher-level staff. Possesses comprehensive knowledge of subject matter. Provides leadership, coaching, and/or mentoring to a subordinate group. May act as a lead or first-level supervisor. Requires a bachelor's degree in nursing, RN licensure, with experience preferred. Reports to: to department head. Competencies: Ability to work as part of a team. Oral and written communication skills. Problem-solving skills. Attentiveness. Interpersonal skills.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Performs patient assessment appropriate to licensure and documents in patient record.
- Observes patients and reports unusual conditions and/or reactions to the provider.
- Develops an age-appropriate plan of care, which addresses physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs, in collaboration with other members of the health care team.
- Implements and evaluates the plan of care, delegates appropriately and ensures documentation of interventions.
- Evaluates progress towards desired outcomes, revises plan of care and intervenes as necessary.
- Assists with appointment readiness, follow-up appointments, check-ins, and calls pharmacies to obtain current home medication lists, as needed.
- Assists with patient and family teaching regarding current health status, plan of care, and anticipated outcomes.
- Assists Psychiatrist’s and Nurse Practitioners with appropriate patient care.
- Provides service excellence to all customers.
- Demonstrates efficient time management and prioritization skills.
- Maintains professional standards related to clinical practice, staffing and continuing education.
- Practices fiscal responsibility and accountability.
- Actively participates in hospital committees, CQI teams, and Quality Improvement Program.
- Maintains a clean and safe environment.
- May be required to work on other nursing units according to distribution of staff and patients.
- Complies with the hospital’s Corporate Compliance Program including, but not limited to, the Code of Conduct, laws and regulations, and hospital policies and procedures.
- Must be free from governmental sanctions involving health care and/or financial practices.
- Other duties as assigned. This list is non-exhaustive.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
- Education
- Graduate of an accredited school of nursing.
- Licensure
- Wyoming RN license.
- Licensed professionals must strictly adhere to the ethical code of their respective discipline.
- Experience
- Experience in behavioral health preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- The ability to maintain continuing education requirements and all certifications and licenses as required (e.g. ACLS, PALS, CPI, CPR)
- Must be able to assess a patient’s condition, formulate a plan of care, select appropriate interventions, evaluate patient response to care/treatment and to explain/ teach patients about their condition/ recovery.
- Ability to develop positive interaction with patients, patient families, physicians, and staff in order to effectively care for the patients.
- Ability to handle emergency high-stress situations.
- Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously with frequent interruptions and under stressful conditions.
- Analytical and reasoning skills with a high level of mental concentration and memory.
- Ability to speak clearly to communicate and develop positive interaction with patients, patient families, physicians, and staff to effectively care for the patients.
- Computer knowledge including the ability to enter material into electronic record. Ability to operate fax, computer, and copy machine to perform the duties of the position.
- The ability to demonstrate knowledge of developmental stages and apply developmental theories/concepts when planning and implementing care for the appropriate age of the patient. Ability to maintain the appropriate level of knowledge and skills.
- Must demonstrate and maintain current knowledge and skill in the following age groups:
- Pediatric (Age 1-11)
- Adolescent (12-18)
- Adult (19-64)
- Geriatric (Age 65 and older)
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About the Company:
Campbell County Health