Charge Nurse- Psych
2 weeks ago
Northern Light Acadia Hospital
Department: Psychiatric Unit
Position is located: Acadia
Work Type: Full Time
Hours Per Week: 36.00
Work Schedule: 7:00 AM to 7:30 PM
Summary:
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse III is a Charge, is an expert psychiatric nurse who understands and utilizes evidenced based theory, assessments and interventions to promote recovery in patients. The Charge Nurse works with the Nurse Manager to provide leadership and clinical supervision for all nursing staff. The Charge Nurse also assists with staffing, day to day operations, and evaluations of other employees. They assist in the development and maintenance of departmental directives that relate to nursing care. This nurse is able to competently adapt all assessments and interventions based on the uniqueness of the patient by taking into account developmental needs and chronological age. They also are experts at adapting learning styles for patients and staff/ families and caregivers. They are adept at negotiating conflict, collaborating with others and applying self-reflection to their practice. They are skilled in both administrative and leadership skills and have an understanding of quality improvement processes. Perform any duties and/or responsibilities assigned by Manager or Supervisor for which qualified.
Responsibilities:
* Individualizes the treatment plan according to the patient's and family's needs, taking into account health status, strengths, and barriers to treatment, and learning needs. Treatment plan is concise and representative of needs of the current hospitalization.
* Evaluates the patient's progress towards discharge through active utilization of the treatment plan. Treatment plan is updated within the time frame set per policy.
* Alerts Nurse Manager/designee and treatment team of concerns/complications related to patient care
* Is acutely aware of milieu needs and provides leadership in planning and assisting with activities that provide a safe, therapeutic milieu.
* Identifies patient risk factors and communicates recommendations to the psychiatrist for appropriate level of care.
* Role models Collaborative Problem Solving. Provides formal and informal education regarding use of CPS and other non-threatening verbal communication styles
* Identifies alternatives to use of Restraints. Assists with educating and supporting staff and patients to ensure least restrictive environment, while still assuring safety.
* Standard of Competency
* Assist in maintaining a work environment free from recognized hazards that create a risk of injury to employees, patients or visitors and that all accidents and incidents are reported by employees and properly investigated. When appropriate, assist with the return of all workers with work related injuries and illnesses to gainful employment.
* Prioritizes daily workload in order to complete all assigned tasks.
* Practices collaboratively, within the boundaries of professional licensure, in the delivery of patient care.
* Facilitates communication about patient treatment needs between the nursing staff, treatment team and other health care providers.
* Participates in the orientation of new nursing staff and works with existing nursing staff by providing education, support, direction and development of psychiatric nursing skills.
* Is a role model for others regarding professional nursing work habits (punctual, minimal absenteeism, managing conflict, respectful communication, flexibility).
Other Information:
BLS Required.
Competencies and Skills
* Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
* Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
* Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
* Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.
Credentials
* Required Registered Nurse
Education
* Required Associate's Degree
Working Conditions
* Potential exposure to abusive and/or aggressive people.
* Work with computers, typing, reading or writing.
* Extend body and limbs to reach items.
* Prolonged periods of sitting.
* Prolonged periods of standing.
* Prolonged periods of walking.
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a broad behavioral health delivery system centrally managed from its location in Bangor, Maine. Acadia Hospital is a leader in providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient services, tele-psychiatry, consultations to regional emergency departments, school-based and employer-based services, and integration into primary and specialty care practices. Northern Light Acadia Hospital offers innovative programming in the form of eating disorder services and a geriatric mood and memory clinic, which is involved in multiple clinical trials for promising Alzheimer's medications. The hospital is also the parent organization of Northern Light Acadia Healthcare which provides a substance use disorder treatment program, case management, and other outpatient mental health services serving patients from all corners of Maine. Acadia Hospital embraces service excellence and high quality care as evidenced by its commitment to achieve Center of Excellence status in the delivery of behavioral health services.
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system that is raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Northern Light Health offers a broad range of providers and services, including ten hospitals, primary care and specialty physician practices, long-term care, home health and hospice agencies, and emergency ground and air transport.
Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine's spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England's best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to many major destinations.
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