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Behavioral Health NurseUniversity of New Mexico - Hospitals • Peralta, New Mexico, United States
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Behavioral Health Nurse

University of New Mexico - Hospitals
  • US
    Peralta, New Mexico, United States
  • US
    Peralta, New Mexico, United States
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Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentialsCompensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: CPC Acute ServicesFTE: 0.90Full TimeShift: DaysPosition Summary:Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in a mental health/psychiatric environment. Design nursing care plans and assist in the development of overall care plans for psychiatric patients, ensure administration of appropriate overall care in a manner conducive to recovery. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.Detailed responsibilities:* PATIENT CARE - Interview, examine, and assess the health status of psychiatric patients with various cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders* PATIENT CARE - Observe patient behavior, activities, and mental status;
perform triage and crisis intervention* PATIENT CARE - Write treatment plans; coordinate patient drug and procedure activities;
administer medication and treatment; provide and coordinate nursing care of assigned patients;
may facilitate group therapy and/or education sessions* PATIENT CARE - Chart and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patients' conditions;
collect and document data
and information;
may perform computerized data entry* PATIENT CARE - Perform nursing intakes, draw blood and other patient specimens;
may perform or coordinate laboratory tests* PATIENT CARE - Educate patients and families on treatment regimens, management of side effects, and compliance with the treatment plans;
provide emotional support and acts as advocate for patients and families* PATIENT CARE - Provide information and facilitate communication between physicians, medical students, staff, patients, families, and community;
coordinate and consult with a milieu of service providers* POLICY & PROCEDURE - Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards* DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops* ADMINISTRATION - Perform various administrative functions such as monitoring expenditures and preparing reports and correspondence;
may participate in a variety of research projects to develop service plans;
may propose changes to program policies and procedures* PRECEPTOR - Participate in orientation, and having successfully completed preceptor training, assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel* TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained* EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients* MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings* ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards* PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols* PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes* PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk* PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner* PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"QualificationsEducation:Essential:* Program GraduateNonessential:* Bachelor's DegreeEducation specialization:Essential:* Nationally Accredited Nursing GraduateNonessential:* NursingExperience:Essential:Nonessential:Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experienceCredentials:Essential:* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days* RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM* Obtain and maintain Agressive Behav Cer w/in 30 days of hirePhysical Conditions:Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people.
Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.Working conditions:Essential:* Sig Haz: Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients
* Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
* Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as requiredSign-On Bonus AvailableRelocation Assistance AvailableDepartment: Registered Nurse
  • Peralta, New Mexico, United States

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