Summary

5- 12 hr shifts per 6-week schedule

weekend and holidays are required

Job Description:

Registered Nurse (RN) – Behavioral Health (PRN)

2nd Shift - PRN

Job Description:

Behavioral health nurses are multifaceted. Nurses implement treatment plans and ensure patient care. They show a broad range of nursing skills, as well as practical knowledge of communication, emotional intelligence, and a healthy dose of compassion.

Registered Nurse implements professional nursing practice centered on the patient as a whole person and the creation of a caring environment focused on healing and wellness.  This individual honors patient’s mind, body, and spirit by respecting human dignity and the uniqueness of everyone.  Clinical decision-making incorporates all four phases of the nursing process, critical thinking, and creativity.  The Registered Nurse is an exemplar for compassion, acceptance, respect, and empathy honoring nursing as a distinct discipline and supporting an environment focused on healing and wellness.

• Assessment and identification of patient needs and implementation of appropriate interventions considering the needs of patient populations per department scope of service.

• Delegation of nursing care activities and provisions of supervision; establishes and maintains a plan for the delivery of nursing care; assures that nursing care interventions and activities are directed to resolve problems; and performs technical aspects of care competently.

• Has access to medication storage areas as required for job tasks. Follows Hospital and Departmental Policies and Procedures.

Requirements:

• Current RN licensure or temporary Kentucky work permit

• Associate Degree in Nursing with a Bachelor’s Degree preferred

• Completion and maintenance of BLS.

• Successful completion of all competencies as identified on the departmental nurse competency grid.

Work Experience

Education

If you would like to be part of a growing family focused on supporting clinical excellence, teamwork and innovation, we urge you to apply now!

Baptist Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.