Registered Nurse (Monday-Friday 12pm-8:30pm) at Crestwood Behavioral Health

Oconomowoc, 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 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
Knowledge of patient rights, responsibilities, privacy, and confidentiality
Ability to complete initial assessments, collect/record/analyze data on patient strengths, limitations, cultural/spiritual/ethnic factors, discharge needs, medical/physical status, medication history, and age-specific needs
Skills in involving patient support systems (family, friends) in assessments
Ability to act as patient advocate, explain rights, obtain consents/signatures, and orient patients
Knowledge of hospital policies on unit safety, gown/contraband searches, and sensitivity to patient/family stressors
Competence in initiating/updating treatment plans, participating in care conferences/staffings, developing/interpreting goals, and reviewing lab data
Ability to evaluate data from nursing interviews, observations, physical assessments, diagnostic data; identify risks (falls, self-abuse, suicidality, assaultive behavior); and develop age-appropriate interventions
Safe and accurate medication administration skills (right patient, medication, dose, time, route) with knowledge of medications' purposes/effects

Responsibilities

Complete initial assessments and document patient data (strengths, limitations, cultural/spiritual/ethnic factors, discharge needs, medical status, medication history, age-specific needs) within prescribed timeframes
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 multidisciplinary data, represent nursing in care conferences/staffings, write/review goals
Ongoing: identify/interpret/document data from interviews/observations/assessments, confer with health professionals, review lab data, follow up with doctors
Evaluate/respond to patient risks: falls (initiate precautions), self-abuse/suicidality/assaultive behavior; assess status changes and document interventions
Implement patient care, including safe/correct medication administration (right patient/medication/dose/time/route) while maintaining knowledge of medications' purposes/effects
Provide patient information to Patient Accounts for compliance with federal/state statutes and seek consultation with health team as needed

Skills

Registered Nurse

Patient Assessment

Nursing Documentation

Medication Management

Patient Advocacy

Nurse Practice Act Compliance

Behavioral Health

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