RN Behavioral Health
Paducah, Kentucky
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RN Behavioral Health
Requisition R129603 Market Paducah, Kentucky Department Adult Behavioral Health Unit - Lourdes Shift All Schedule Part-timeThank you for considering a career at Mercy Health
Mercy Health
About Us
As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive.
Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatric – Lourdes Mercy Health, Paducah, KY
Job Summary:
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) position is responsible for delivering exceptional nursing care to patients by:
- Utilizing strong organizational and leadership skills to assess patient status
- Implementing clinical nursing interventions
- Having a highly diverse medical skillset
- Developing and performing patient care plans to enhance and improve outcomes
- Ensuring a safe and therapeutic environment
Essential Functions:
- Provide direct patient care according to the provider’s prescribed plan of care (and nursing scope of practice) while closely monitoring progress/recovery
- Assess and documents the patient’s conditions and report changes as needed
- Administer medication, insulin, and IV/fluids, documenting thoroughly
- Inspect and care for wounds, changing dressings and assisting with personal hygiene
- Applies effective interviewing skills to elicit information from patient and/or family/significant other that is necessary to plan and implement the treatment plan
- Assess patient for further injuries, infections, bedsores, etc. and deliver appropriate treatments
- Collaborate with providers, aides, and allied health professionals to ensure exceptional patient outcomes
- Other duties as assigned
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited Associates degree or Bachelors degree in Nursing
Certifications:
- Current state licensure as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Basic Life Support (BLS) – American Heart Association
- PALS Pediatric Advanced Life Support (required for Pediatric BH Units)
Experience:
- One (1) year of professional experience practicing as a Registered Nurse (RN)
- Recent Behavioral Health experience (preferred, not required)
Training:
- EPIC Electronic Health Record training (preferred, not required)
- De-Escalation Training (preferred, not required)
Mercy Health is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
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Adult Behavioral Health Unit - LourdesAll applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you’d like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com
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