Job Description

Description

Introduction

Frisbie Memorial Hospital is committed to investing in the latest technology enabling nurses to work more efficiently. Are you passionate about delivering patient-centered care? Submit your application for RN Behavioral Health PRN position and spend more time at the bedside with the patient.

Benefits

Frisbie Memorial Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock

• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.

• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more

• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts

• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships

• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

• Colleague recognition program

• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success let us contribute to yours! Whether you choose to focus on bedside care, a leadership or C-suite role, shape business and operational outcomes, or work to deliver clinical excellence behind the scenes in data science, case management or transfer centers. Unlock your potential at Frisbie Memorial Hospital!

Job Summary and Qualifications

The RN Behavioral Health is primarily responsible for adhering to the hospital\'s Standards of Patient Care to deliver safe and quality patient care. The RN performs all treatments and procedures as outlined in the Standards Manual and applicable regulatory and professional entities/ guidelines, standards, protocols and procedures within the scope of RN practice.

• 1. Assessment
• l Interviews patient and caregiver/family on admission to obtain a bio-psycho-social history relevant to reason for admission.
• l Assesses the patient\'s physical. emotional and psychosocial status.
• l Reviews all test results including neuropsychological, lab, x-ray for ongoing assessment and reporting to physicians.
• l Assesses patient and family/caregiver for discharge needs.
• l Assesses patient status on an ongoing basis.
• l Communicates patient needs/assessment to physicians/APRN, GPU social worker.
• l Assesses for developmental needs.
• 2. Planning of Care
• l Develops a written nursing care plan with patient and family input that is individualized to patient needs, supportive of clinical diagnostic presentation and supportive of all skills and abilities.
• l Coordinates and documents the interdisciplinary plan of care.
• l Directs the patient\'s participation in the therapeutic milieu and bio-psychosocial program.
• l Develops teaching plans to meet the learning needs of patients, family, and caregiver relevant to discharge needs.
• 3. Implementation of Interdisciplinary Plan
• l Acknowledges, validates accurate transcription, coordinates and implements physician orders.
• l Applies the interdisciplinary plan of care, monitoring for effectiveness.
• l Administers medications and monitors for desired, side or adverse effects.
• l Provides instruction to patient.
• l Applies behavioral and supportive therapeutic approaches with individuals and groups to accomplish
• Initial

• clinically sound behavior management outcomes.
• 4. Evaluating Plan of Care
• l Reviews and updates the interdisciplinary treatment plan in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team, the patient and the family.
• l Communicates ongoing care needs to caregivers regarding discharge planning (nursing homes, group homes, families, etc.)
• 5. Establishes a therapeutic relationship with the patient focused on empathy and clinically appropriate, evidence based treatment modalities.
• 6. Applies principles and techniques of crisis prevention and intervention.
• 7. Maintains a safe therapeutic environment for patients, families, staff, and corrects hazards promptly. Adheres to hospital safety policy and procedure.
• 8. Provides patient education to patient/family minimally regarding the hospitalization disease process and medications.
• 9. Documents all pertinent information on the patient\'s medical record in an accurate, detailed manner adhering to policy and format for charting. Documentation is relevant, legible, clear and concise.
• 10. Assumes Charge Nurse role upon demonstrated knowledge of responsibilities when assigned.
• 11. Participates actively in department meetings: patient care rounds, interdisciplinary staff meetings and nursing staff meetings.
• 12. Supports Department\'s customer service efforts. Provides service excellence to patients and their families, medical staff, peers, support services and other hospital personnel. Provides immediate and satisfactory problem resolution for valid customer complaints or refers complex customer service problems to the Clinical Coordinator.
• 13. Demonstrates knowledge of, and support for, hospital Mission and Values Statement, department goals and objectives. Assists in development and implementation of department mission and values statement, goals and objectives.
• 14. Develops and maintains professional relationship with physicians, peers, and medical support services, demonstrating an internal customer service attitude of openness, constructive problem solving and respect for all.
• 15. Follows the principles of infection control as outlined in the Policy and Procedure manual including the initiating of airborne droplet and strict precautions as soon as patient=s symptoms/lab values indicate they are needed.
• 16. Participates in the department\'s Performance Improvement program by collaborating with the department\'s PI representative in developing and implementing effective PI programs.
• 17. Assumes responsibility for own professional behavior, development and on-going education with self- awareness of strengths and areas for improvement. Self-initiates learning/growth activities. Keeps Clinical Coordinator informed of mandatory education/competency compliance.
• 18. Demonstrates a commitment to containing costs and efficient use of material resources.

What qualifications you will need:

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
• Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 90 days of employment start date
• Registered Nurse
• Associate Degree

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

has provided quality healthcare services since 1919. We give patient\'s access to trained physicians, advanced technology and innovative approaches. Our 110+ bed hospital is one of the region\'s leading acute care facilities in Southern New Hampshire. Frisbie Memorial Hospital earned high performing ratings for COPD in recognition of exceptional care by the U.S. News & World Report. Frisbie Memorial has been recognized as a Center of Distinction for its Center for Wound Care and Hyperbaric Medicine for the eight consecutive years. We have been named a Screening Center of Excellence by the American College of Radiology (ACR).

At Frisbie Memorial Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World\xe2\x80\x99s Most Ethical Companies\xc2\xae by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Across HCA Healthcare\xe2\x80\x99s more than 2,000 sites of care, our nurses and colleagues have a positive impact on patients, communities and healthcare.
Together, we uplift and elevate our purpose to give people a healthier tomorrow."- Jane Englebright, PhD, RN CENP, FAAN
Senior Vice President and Chief Nursing Executive

Join a family that cares about every stage in your career! We are interviewing candidates for our RN Behavioral Health PRN opening. Apply today and a member of our Talent Acquisition team will reach out.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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