Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

$10,000 New Hire Recruitment and Retention Bonus

Full Time

Monday - Friday

8:30am - 5:00pm

$10,000 New Hire Sign on Bonus

Registered Nurse – Children's Outpatient Behavioral Health

What you will do:

• Room patients and take vitals

• Review charts of patients scheduled for the day.

• Prepares lab slips and checks previous results. Explains lab procedures and reason for tests to patients.

• Writes, updates, and reviews treatment plans with patients.

• Answers all medline calls regarding medication and concerns from patients.

• Does patient teaching regarding medications as well as diagnosis, lifestyle (health issues, diet, exercise) and reinforces teaching done by physician.

• Assess patients' mental status each visit, observes for change in symptoms as well as uses different scales such as AIMS to assess for medication side effects.

• Acts as advocate for patient with outside agencies and with physicians.

• Makes referrals to a different level of care when clinically indicated.

• Advocates for the patient with the pharmaceutical companies for patient assistance when financially unable to afford medication.

• Interfaces with internal and external agencies to help provide better continuity of care for patient.

• ls available as a resource to non-medical staff for education regarding medication and medical concerns.

• Completes POA's for medications with insurance companies.

• Is called upon by other therapists to evaluate medical emergencies that occur in the facility and do the follow-up documentation required. Participates in interdisciplinary staffing on new and existing cases.

Responsibilities:

• Ensures quality nursing care is rendered to all patients in accordance with the New York Nurse Practice Act, National Standards of Practice, and Nursing and Clinical Service standards of care and practice.

• Utilizing the Nursing Process, plans, directs, and supervises the care of patients in addition to being involved in the provision of direct care of patients and families.

Education, Training, Experience, Certification and Licensure:

• Graduation from an accredited school of nursing and current licensure, or eligibility for licensure, in the State of New York.

• Minimum of one year experience in related field.

• Maintains current BLS/CPR certification.

• Participates in orientation and continuing education and updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Career Path:

• Clinical ladder advancement with experience, staff engagement, and national certification.

• Career advancement to leadership roles as team leader, preceptor, mentor, coordinator/management.

Mission Statement :

• We, St Joseph's Health and Trinity Health, serve together in the spirit of the Gospel as a compassionate and transforming healing presence within our communities.

Vision:

• To be world-renowned for passionate patient care and outstanding clinical outcomes.

Core Values:

• In the spirit of good Stewardship, we heal by practicing Justice in fostering right relationships to promote common good, Reverence in honoring the dignity of every person, Excellence in expecting the best of ourselves and others; Integrity in being faithful to who we say we are.

Work Environment and Hazards:

• Clinical setting. Exposure Class I

Physical Demands:

• Medium work: must be able to lift 25 pounds frequently; occasionally lifting maximum of 50 pounds. Will require ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, twist, squat, and reach.

Work Contact Group:

• All services, medical staff, patients, visitors, and various regulatory and professional agencies.

Supervised By:

• Team Leader, Clinical Coordinator, Unit Manager, and Clinical Services/Nursing Administration.

Pay Range: $28.80 - $41.40

Pay is based on experience, skills, and education. Exempt positions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) will be paid within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. The pay range may also vary within the stated range based on location

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic healthcare systems in the nation. Built on the foundation of our Mission and Core Values, we integrate diversity, equity, and inclusion in all that we do. Our colleagues have different lived experiences, customs, abilities, and talents. Together, we become our best selves. A diverse and inclusive workforce provides the most accessible and equitable care for those we serve. Trinity Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other status protected by law.

Our Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion

Trinity Health is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians across 25 states. Because we serve diverse populations, our colleagues are trained to recognize the cultural beliefs, values, traditions, language preferences, and health practices of the communities that we serve and to apply that knowledge to produce positive health outcomes. We also recognize that each of us has a different way of thinking and perceiving our world and that these differences often lead to innovative solutions.

Our dedication to diversity includes a unified workforce (through training and education, recruitment, retention, and development), commitment and accountability, communication, community partnerships, and supplier diversity.

EOE including disability/veteran