RN Clinical Staff Nurse - EmPATH - Full Time Days
Company: Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
Location: Huntington Park
Posted on: November 13, 2024
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Job Description:
If you are interested please apply online and send your resume
to anjimenezmlkch.org POSITION SUMMARY The EmPATH Registered Nurse
is a skilled and experienced professional Registered Nurse (RN)
responsible for excellence in the clinical practice of nursing and
the management of patient care. Reporting to the EmPATH Manager,
the EmPATH Registered Nurse has 12 hour accountability for
organizing, planning, directing, coordinating, and providing high
quality, individualized patient/family centered care based on the
Watson Model of Care for a defined group of patients, including the
identification and demonstration of abilities to meet special needs
and considerations of Age and Population Specific awareness. This
position requires full understanding and active participation in
fulfilling the Mission of Martin Luther King, Jr. Community
Hospital. It is expected that the employee will demonstrate
behavior consistent with the Core Values. The employee shall
support Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital's strategic plan
and the goals and direction of the quality and performance
improvement process activities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND
RESPONSIBILITIES Provides nursing care to the mental health client
whose condition may be unstable and ever changing. In collaboration
with the physician, evaluates for suicidal or homicidal tendencies
and inappropriate responses indicating psychosis, anxiety and/or
depression in order to determine if the patient's condition is
severe enough to be admitted to a higher level of care. Oversees
direct patient care, performs patient assessments, Behavioral
Health assessments, eligibility for 5150 designation and is
responsible to ensure safety at all times. Provides treatment and
discharge planning by interfacing with physicians, providers,
families and all relevant internal and external resources. The
nurse demonstrates the use of nursing process as a problem-solving
model; utilizing their knowledge and experience to anticipate and
plan to meet patient and family needs. Nursing assessment is
focused to target areas most productive for a given patient
population or situation. Recognizes subtle changes in clinical
situations; evaluates and appropriately alters the plan of care. Is
accountable for prioritizing and organizing patient care and
ensuring follow through with planned care. Demonstrates the
Hospital's mission, vision, and values effort when interacting with
patients, families, and co-workers. The nurse develops and
maintains a therapeutic nurse/patient relationship. Respect for
patient's rights is an integral part of the nurse/patient
relationship as reflected in our values and mission. Conducts
hourly rounding on patients. The nurse communicates utilizing the
SBAR in all hand-off situations. Performs documentation of patient
care including: assessment, implementation, evaluation, and the
Watson Model of Care following unit specific and hospital
documentation policies and procedures. Demonstrates commitment to
meeting the learning needs of patients and families. Utilizes
appropriate resources to meet those needs and achieve positive
patient outcomes. Reviews all orders on patients and communicates
changes in patient condition with physician and other team members.
Contacts the physician promptly with significant changes in
patient's condition, collaborates professionally for required
orders and follows-up with revised care. Demonstrates ability to
plan, supervise, instruct and evaluate ancillary nursing personnel,
floats, orientees and registry staff. Ensures that an evaluation is
completed each shift for registry/floats. Upholds professional
appearance and demonstrates such through adherence to dress code.
Wears hospital I.D. badge and promotes the standard of proper
identification for peers and staff. Maintains a safe and clean
environment that complies with regulatory standards including
Patient Safety Goals. Participates in the implementation of the
unit specific Quality and Performance Improvement Plan, completes
monitoring forms and reports findings to the EmPATH Manager. Other
Duties as assigned. LI-AJ1 POSITION REQUIREMENTS A. Education
Associate's degree in nursing/equivalent or higher level of nursing
degree required. BSN preferred. B. Qualifications/Experience
Minimum 2 years of experience as RN in acute adult outpatient or
inpatient psychiatric unit, background and knowledge of psychiatric
and medical-surgical illnesses and treatment Current California
Nursing license. AVADE within 90 days of hire. Current Basic Life
Support (BLS). C. Special Skills/Knowledge Bilingual skills
preferred (Spanish) Basic computer skills Electronic Medical Record
experience preferred MLKCH Video
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