Job Posting for Registered Nurse - ATH - BH - FT at Sunnyside Community Hospital
General Information
Base Pay: $35.02 - $67.09 / Hour Relocation Expense Covered: True Employee Type: Full Time Job Category: Nursing Industry: Registered Nurse Minimum Experience: 1 Required Degree: Two Year Degree Manage Others: False
Description
The Astria Health system, headquartered in the heart of the state of Washingtons wine country in the beautiful Yakima Valley, is the largest non-profit healthcare system based in Eastern Washington. Astria Health is the parent non-profit organization of Astria Sunnyside Hospital and Astria Toppenish Hospital and delivers care throughout the Valley through its Astria Health Hospitals and its Astria Ambulatory Care model focused on delivering the highest level of ambulatory and outpatient care in convenient locations in both the Lower and Upper Yakima Valley. Astria Ambulatory Care is designed to meet the changing lifestyles and diverse needs of those living and working throughout the region.
Requirements
The Nurse Maintains current:
Washington State RN or LPN license
Basic Life Support (BLS)
ProAct Crisis Response and De-Escalation Certification
Mental Health Professional (MPH) designation for RN.
Nurse maintains knowledge and proficiency in these domains related to psychiatric emergencies:
Trauma Informed Care
Problem solving and De-escalation techniques
Working with the code team
Regulations and procedures around forced medications
Behavioral health and Hospital code systems
Use of seclusion
Use and application of restraints
Nurse maintains knowledge and proficiency in these domains:
Trauma Informed approach to patients
Admission and Discharge processes
Planning and Leading group therapies
Blood pressure equipment and Oximetry
Glucose monitoring and Diabetic teaching
Pain control standards and interventions
Hygiene and Oral care
The Nurse has a working knowledge of DSM-5 diagnostic classifications, including the following:
Psychotic Disorders
Mood Disorders
Substance Use Disorders
Personality Disorders
Anxiety Disorders
Neurodevelopmental Disorders.
Summary
KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITY:
Conduct therapies in accordance with patient diagnosis
Fulfill the role of the RN in discharge planning
Participate in the development of the interdisciplinary plan of care
Complete individualized treatment plans for each patient
Complete nursing assessments and progress notes per policy
Serve as an active member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
Plan, implement and coordinate nursing care activities for assigned patients
Perform treatment interventions per physician orders such as medication administration and medical treatment orders
Monitor side effects of psychiatric medications, including AIMS testing
Assess patients for acute side effects to psychotropic medications
Assess patients for fall risk and other risk factors
Conduct Suicidal Risk Assessment on admission and as required thereafter per policy
Provide psychiatric and health education to patient and family
Document assessment, interventions and evaluations related to patient care.
Provide for patient safety, dignity and confidentiality
Monitor milieu for safety, implement safety protocols, and report deficiencies to supervisor
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