Registered Nurse (RN), Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-time days, 36hrs/week, rotating weekendsWe are Jackson Purchase Medical CenterWe believe in:Championing Patient CareDoing the Right ThingEmbracing IndividualityActing with KindnessMaking a Difference TogetherWe strive to Make Communities Healthier.We strive to create places where patients choose to come for healthcare, where providers desire to practice, and Team Members want to work.JPMC has been voted as the Hospital of choice by patients and Team Members four out of the last six years. We invite you to join us and work in an environment where you are appreciated for who you are not just what you can do. Jackson Purchase Medical Center is a 107 all private bed, Joint Commission-accredited facility. From emergent to elective, our facility offers a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient services, including those offered at the New Beginnings Birthing Center, the Advanced Healing Wound Care Center, and our accredited chest pain center.Where We Are:Mayfield is located in stunning western Kentucky, just a short drive to Kentucky Lake to the east, the Ohio River to the north, and the Mississippi River to the west. In this region, there is always something for all ages, whether it is outdoor sports and recreation, visual and dramatic arts, or even living history.Why Choose Us:Health (Medical, Dental, Vision) and 401K Benefits for full-time employeesCompetitive Paid Time Off / Extended Illness Bank package for full-time employeesEmployee Assistance Program – mental, physical, and financial wellness assistanceTuition Reimbursement/Assistance for qualified applicantsExcellent shift differentials, bonus potential for extra shifts, employee referral programProfessional development opportunities including 100% reimbursement for LPN-to-RN bridge program.And much more
Position Summary
The Senior Behavioral Health Unit (SBHU) at Jackson Purchase Medical Center embodies a culture of teamwork and effective communication, essential for providing specialized care to critically ill patients. This is an 18-bed unit that ensures patients receive optimal medical attention and support.
The RN – Senior Behavioral Health Unit provides direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.Performs plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.Documents patient care given.Monitors, records, and communicates patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.Assists patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.Collaborates as needed across disciplines to coordinate patient care, including patient transfer, discharge, referral, and spiritual/psychosocial support needs.Evaluates learning needs of patient and/or family and provides patient/family education appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstances.Works as an advocate for the physical and emotional well-being of the patient.Completes physical and mental health assessments.Observes and reports behavioral changes.Helps patients improve their coping abilities.Works with patients' families to help improve the patient's abilities and help them deal with family member's mental illness.Required SkillsCritical thinking skillsDecisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.Capable of working in a stressful environment and taking appropriate action.Minimum QualificationsEducation:Associate’s degree requiredBachelor’s degree preferredCertifications:Basic Life Support (BLS) within 30 days of hireHandle With Care (HWC) within 45 days of hireLicenses:Registered Nurse licensed to work in the State of Kentucky.**New Graduates may work under a KY provisional license for up to 6 months with the expectation that an RN license will be obtained within the first 6 months of employment.EEOC Statement“Jackson Purchase Medical Centeris an Equal Opportunity Employer.Jackson Purchase Medical Centeris committed to Equal Employment Opportunity for all applicants and employees and complies with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination and harassment in employment.”