Registered Nurse -Dissociative Disorders/Trauma Unit

SummaryUtilizing the nursing process, responsibility for providing for immediate and long-term nursing care needs of patients within the standards of the department, hospital and regulatory agencies.Does this position require Patient Care?YesEssential Functions-Accurately assesses patients' needs.-1 Utilizes multiple data sources to determine actual/potential health problems and functional status.-Utilizes Recovery Oriented Framework to identify patient strengths.-2 Performs point of care testing.-3 Communicates findings effectively to members of the healthcare team.-4 Documentation reflects response to intervention, demonstrates an understanding of patients' response to treatment interventions.-5 Identifies patient behaviors that contribute to the development of a crisis; utilizes non-verbal and verbal techniques to de-escalate crisis situation.-Accurately plans nursing interventions for assigned patients.-1 Modifies and individualizes Nursing Plan of Care and protocols.-2 Participates in the development of the multidisciplinary treatment plan.-3 Demonstrates ability to prioritize patient care needs.-4 Partners with patients/families to support recovery goals.-Provides and implements nursing care interventions.-1 Establishes a therapeutic alliance with assigned patients.-2 Demonstrates safe, accurate and timely medication administration using BMV scanning.-3 Reviews physician orders in a timely manner.-4 Promotes interventions that provide the least-restrictive alternatives and recovery oriented goals.-5 Participates in leading patient groups.-Accurately evaluates the effectiveness of nursing care interventions.-1 Documentation on the Nursing Plan of Care, protocols, and Assessment Flowsheet reflects response to intervention, demonstrates an understanding of patients' response to treatment interventions.-2 Accurately communicates patients' clinical status at clinical team rounds and change of shift reports.-3 Utilizes evidence based nursing knowledge to guide practice decisions.-Provides a leadership role in organizing and providing patient care.-1 Provides direction and supervision of MHSs.-Delegate care interventions.-2 Assumes a leadership role in medical and psychiatric emergencies.-3 Promotes/provides for critical incident de-briefing following emergency event.-4 Anticipates acute milieu problems and delegates staff appropriately.-5 Participates in the training and education of RNs, MHSs, and other healthcare providers.-Provides for teaching needs of patient and significant others.-1 Provides health teaching related to patient needs and recovery goals.-2 Documents teaching in the patient's record.-3 Informs treatment team of patient and significant others' learning needs.-Maintains a commitment to professional growth and competency.-1 Completes mandatory in-service requirements.-2 Maintains competency for treating patient population.-3 Seeks constructive feedback regarding work performance from peers and professional colleagues.-4 Identifies strengths and areas for professional/practice development with supervisor.-Demonstrates effective interpersonal communication.-1 Maintains patient privacy and confidentiality.-2 Communicates positively, supportively, and with courtesy to the patients and staff.-3 Presents self in a positive and professional manner.-Contributes to the productivity and cost-effectiveness of the hospital, department, and unit.-1 Demonstrates effective time management.-2 Demonstrates economical management of services and supplies.-3 Notifies shift coordinator/charge nurse of availability for additional assignments.EducationOther Certificate/Diploma Nursing required or Bachelor's Degree Nursing preferredCan this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?NoLicenses and CredentialsRegistered Nurse [RN - State License] - Generic - HR Only requiredExperienceNo experience required; one year medical/psychiatric experience preferred 0-1 year preferredKnowledge, Skills and Abilities- Demonstrated written and verbal communication skills, ability to utilize the nursing process and to work collaboratively.The Proctor 2 Dissociative Disorders/Trauma Unit provides world-class care for trauma and trauma-related disorders, such as PTSD and dissociative identity disorder. The program focuses on treating adults diagnosed with trauma-related disorders, who need resources to manage their disorders.