RN- Mental Health Outpatient Clinic
Company: Rogers Behavioral Health
Location: Madison
Posted on: April 22, 2024
Job Description:
Rogers Behavioral Health in Madison is excited to announce an
open for an RN in our outpatient clinic.
Schedule: Days/early evening hours, 32 hours a week. Full benefits
eligible role.
The registered nurse performs professional nursing activities in
the care of patients so they may achieve or regain, and then
maintain, maximum physical, emotional or social functions. Role
functions are governed by the Nurse Practice Act, the
Administrative Code (in the state of employment), as well as the
professional standards for nursing practice, and the corresponding
policies and procedures of Rogers Memorial Hospital (Rogers). The
registered nurse seeks consultation with other members of the
health team as the patient's condition and treatment goals warrant.
He/She, in conjunction with the Patient Accounts department,
provides patient information to ensure compliance with federal and
state statutes.Collect, record, and analyze, within prescribed
timeframe, pertinent data for admission assessment according to
Hospital policy, including:
- Patient strengths and limitations that can be addressed in
reaching health goals.
- Cultural, spiritual, and ethnic factors that may impact on
patient's course of treatment.
- Patient needs that are to be addressed at discharge.
- Medical/physical status.
- History of medication compliance, reactions, and current
schedule; and
- Age-specific data regarding the patient's individual
needs.Involve patient's support systems (family, friends) in
assessment and documentation.Act as an advocate for
patients.Initiate and update treatment plan and documentation as
required.Implement patient care.Identify potential patient care
problems, abrupt changes, or impending instability in the patient's
condition, and exercise leadership to intervene appropriately and
prevent adverse patient outcomes.Identify health education needs of
the patient/family that will be addressed before
discharge.Additional Job Description:Education/Training
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in nursing (BSN) preferred. Registered nurse
licensed by State Board of Nursing in the state of employment.
License must be in good standing with the State Board of Nursing in
the state of employment.
- American Health Association Healthcare Provider CPR
certification or is required within thirty (30) days of
date-of-hire. Bi-annual re-certification is required.
- Formal training in management of the aggressive patient is
required within sixty (60) days of date-of-hire. Annual
re-certification is required.
- Previous psychiatric experience with children, adolescents and
adults is preferred.
- At the Hospital's discretion, may be required to hold a
qualified medical professional (QMP) designation. Must be deemed
competent to serve as a QMP, as outlined in the Medical Staff
bylaws of Rogers Memorial Hospital. This designation is evaluated
and potentially renewed at least annually, based on results of the
QMP job competency.
- Employees at the Child/Adolescent Day Treatment programs
licensed under HFS -40 are required to have either training in
psychiatric nursing, including training in work with children with
mental health disorders, or one (1) year of experience working in a
clinical setting with these children.The System also includes
Rogers Behavioral Health Foundation, which supports patient care,
programs, and research; and Rogers InHealth, an initiative that
works to eliminate the stigma of mental health challenges.
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Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action - Rogers
Behavioral Health (rogersbh.org)
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