REGISTERED NURSE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INPATIENT - 6 NORTH
Company: St. Johns Riverside Hospital
Location: Yonkers
Posted on: October 18, 2024
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Job Description:
OverviewSt. John's Riverside Hospital is a leader in providing
the highest quality, compassionate health care utilizing the
latest, state-of-the-art medical technology. Serving the
Westchester community from Yonkers to the river town communities of
Hastings-on-Hudson, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry and Irvington, St. John's
Riverside has been and continues to be a unique and comprehensive
network of medical professionals dedicated to a tradition of
service that spans generations.St. John's has been an integral part
of the community since the 1890's and its' commitment to provide
the community with the most advanced medical services available
continues to be the hospitals' vision, mission and value. St.
John's Riverside Hospital built itself around an early foundation
of nursing and community service. In 1894, the Cochran School of
Nursing, the oldest hospital-based school of nursing in the
metropolitan area, was founded, thus making the St. John's Nursing
Staff more than just the backbone of the hospital, but the heart
and soul. St. John's dedicated nurses give superior attention to
those who need it most with a strong emphasis on patient and
family-focused nursing care. - - -St. John's Riverside Hospital
staff is committed to making life better for all patients. The
hospital continues to elevate the services provided with the goal
of increasing the quality of life for all who entrust St. John's
Riverside Hospital to their care.Personalized care together with
advanced technology is what it means to be Community
StrongResponsibilitiesThe Registered Professional Nurse is
responsible and accountable for the delivery of patient care
utilizing the Nursing Process. She/he implements the Nursing
Service standards of care and practice, as appropriate to the ages
of the patients served and the areas of clinical practice. Maintain
a safe and therapeutic milieu by fostering an awareness of the
Behavioral Health Services patient population. Communicate respect
by honoring personal space and using a non
-threatening/non-challenging/non-judgmental approach. Utilizes the
nursing process in the systematic assessment and formulation of
individualized plans of care to meet patient s needs. Demonstrate
critical thinking in the assessment, planning, prioritization,
delivery and evaluation of patient care. Documents data collection
and assessments plans of care interventions and patient responses
per policy. Identifies changes in the patients' condition and basic
patient care needs, institutes appropriate interventions per policy
and refers to accordingly to the BHS provider. Demonstrates
knowledge of 1:1 patient observation protocol (Constant
Observation).Identifies individualized patient/significant other
learning needs and implements appropriate measures to meet needs.
Communicate therapeutically during every patient
interaction/encounter. Demonstrates knowledge, respect and
sensitivity of patient's rights. Serves as a patient advocate.
Assures confidentiality of patient information. Follows Patient
Identification Policy. Collaborates with other health care
disciplines to coordinate patient care activities and discharge
plans.QualificationsCurrently licensed and registered to practice
as a Registered Professional Nurse in New York. Bachelor's Degree
in Nursing preferred. Must possess current BLS certification.
Keywords: St. Johns Riverside Hospital, Yonkers , REGISTERED NURSE - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH INPATIENT - 6 NORTH, Healthcare , Yonkers, New York
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