Registered Nurse - Mental Health and Addiction Recovery at Crestwood Behavioral Health

Madison, Wisconsin, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation

Junior (1 to 2 years), Mid-level (3 to 4 years)Experience Level

Full TimeJob Type

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Healthcare, Behavioral Health, Mental HealthIndustries

Requirements

Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN, RN II, RN III) governed by the Nurse Practice Act, Administrative Code, professional standards, and Rogers Memorial Hospital policies
Ability to complete initial assessments, collect/record/analyze data on patient strengths, limitations, cultural/spiritual/ethnic factors, discharge needs, medical status, medication history, and age-specific needs
Skills in involving patient support systems (family, friends) in assessments and documentation
Knowledge of patient rights, advocacy, privacy, confidentiality, and obtaining consents/signatures
Familiarity with hospital policies on unit safety, gown/contraband searches, and patient orientation
Ability to initiate, update, and interpret treatment plans, participate in care conferences/staffings, evaluate data, review lab data, assess risks (falls, self-abuse, suicidality, assaultive behavior), and document changes
Competence in developing age-appropriate interventions and conferring with healthcare professionals

Responsibilities

Complete initial assessments and document as required, including patient strengths/limitations, cultural/spiritual/ethnic factors, discharge needs, medical/physical status, medication history, and age-specific data
Involve patient's support systems in assessment/documentation and observe/document interactions pertinent to treatment
Act as patient advocate: explain rights, obtain consents/signatures, protect privacy/confidentiality, assist in orientation
Employ hospital policies on unit safety, conduct gown/contraband searches respectfully, provide unit information sensitively
Initiate/update treatment plan: participate in planning/modifying care, evaluate data from multidisciplinary assessments, represent nursing in care conferences/staffings, write/review goals
Identify/interpret/document information from nursing interviews, observations, assessments, diagnostic data; review lab data and follow up with doctor
Evaluate risks (falls, self-abuse, suicidality, assaultive behavior) and initiate precautions/interventions
Assess changes in patient status, document interventions, and implement patient care, including safe/correct medication administration (right patient, etc.)

Skills

Registered Nurse

Mental Health Nursing

Patient Assessment

Nursing Documentation

Medication Management

Patient Care Planning

Nurse Practice Act Compliance

Initial Assessments

Cultural Competency

Discharge Planning

Crestwood Behavioral Health

Provides tailored mental health services in California

About Crestwood Behavioral Health

Crestwood Behavioral Health, known for its tailored mental health services throughout California, cultivates a supportive and adaptive work environment. The company is distinguished by its accreditation from CARF, underscoring its commitment to maintaining high standards in mental health care and flexibility in addressing diverse needs. Working at Crest sheath offers a unique opportunity to engage in meaningful, recovery-oriented work in a growing field, ensuring personal and professional growth.

520 Capitol Mall #800, Sacramento, CA 95814, USAHeadquarters

1968Year Founded

VENTURE_UNKNOWNCompany Stage

501-1,000Employees