Job - Psych - RN - Full Time

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Southwestern Medical Center

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Job title:		Psych - RN - Full Time

Job location:		Lawton, OK 73505 United States

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Date posted:		12/07/12

Job type:		Full-Time

Compensation:		Relocation Assistance Medical, Dental, Vision, Short- and Long-Term Life Insurance Generous Paid Time Off including vacation and sick time 401 K program Tuition Reimbursement (per guidelines) Direct Deposit Competitive Wages And more....

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Job Category:		Registered Nurse

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Job description:

POSITION SUMMARY:
The Behavioral Health Registered Nurse holds a shift accountability to provide direct patient care by utilization of the nursing process in accordance with the established policies and procedures of Southwestern Medical Center; maintains clinical competencies through continuing education and delegates
patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience of available staff.

TASKS:
•Administer medications to include educating patients and families indication use and side effects.
•Maintain accurate, detailed reports and records.
•Monitor, record and report symptoms and changes in patients' conditions.
•Record patients' medical information and vital signs.
•Modify patient treatment plans as indicated by patients' responses and conditions.
•Consult and coordinate with health care team members to assess, plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans.
•Order, interpret, and evaluate diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's condition.
•Monitor all aspects of patient care, including diet and physical activity.
•Assist with coordinating discharge plan and care
•Directs and supervises LPNs, MHTs, Nurse Tech, Ward Clerks, and assist with completing 90 day and annual performance evaluations.
•Manages budgeted manhours daily
•Manages budgeted supplies
•Maintain the safety of the Milieu.
•Ensure patient safety and staff supervision and intervention.
•Promote customer service (Patients, Families, Visitors, Employees)

Job Requirements

Education, training, experience:

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION :
•Must possess a current Registered Nurse License for the State of Oklahoma
•Current BCLS certification
•CAPE within 30 days
•Valid Drivers License issued by the State of Oklahoma (if applicable)

EDUCATION:
•Graduate from an accredited professional nurse program

SKILLS:
•Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
•Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
•Time Management : Managing one's own time and the time of others
•Leadership – Exhibiting a positive attitude/behavior on the job and fostering employee loyalty to the organization.
•Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
•Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
•Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
•Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
•Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
•Teamwork: Employee working collaboratively

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