The Registered Nurse is a key player in the delivery of care consistent with the Recovery Model. This position explains illness, symptoms, courses of treatment and hope for the future and begins to teach the individual about the use and benefits of personal recovery and prevention of relapse. This position informs the individual of benefits of active treatment, including medication and the intended and unintended effects and ensures that the individual is educated about choices and resources available. Along with ensuring a safe environment for all, he or she develops with each individual a therapeutic relationship which is critical in the healing process. This position assures that the patient is educated about his rights regarding care, privacy, safety, confidentiality of medical records, Baker Act and the right to be free from inappropriate use of restraint and seclusion. This position demonstrates and role models the use of de-escalation and uses interpersonal skills to calm patients involved in potential conflict. This position manages individualized, goal-directed nursing care through use of the nursing process and the principles of primary nursing in accordance with departmental and hospital policies and procedures.
What you will do
Assesses and diagnoses patient and family needs to provide quality care to assigned patients.
Develops, discusses, and communicates a realistic plan of care for each patient, in collaboration with each patient/significant other in order to address all identified needs.
Demonstrates the skills and judgment necessary to implement medical plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures as necessary for the care of the patient.
Evaluates the identified problems, care provided, and patient’s responses are reassessed to meet patient and family needs and assure overall quality of care delivered.
Maintains up to date and accurate documentation of nursing care provided to ensure the integration of information for use by the healthcare team, to ensure quality care.
Performs all responsibilities/duties required by the department as defined in the scope of service, to ensure that the unique nature of the client is addressed. Develops the skills and judgment necessary to implement plan of care, nursing interventions, and procedures, teaching of and communication with patient and support person.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit to facilitate the department’s unit’s ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Maintains current knowledge/certification/licensure. Pursues professional growth and development.
