CPR and Handle with Care training to be done during orientation.
QUALIFICATIONS: Experience: A minimum of two (2) years experience in a psychiatric health-care facility preferred. Licensure: Currently licensed to practice by the Indiana State Board of Nursing. Additional Requirements: CPR certification & Handle with Care training prior to assisting in a restraining process. Must pass a medication administration exam.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES THIS SECTION DESCRIBES WHAT KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION SHOULD CURRENTLY POSSESS. THIS LIST MAY NOT BE COMPLETE FOR ALL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION. 1. Knowledge of psychiatric & medical nursing procedures essential. 2. Knowledge of Mental Health Laws & Child Abuse/Neglect/Maltreatment reporting laws. 3. Skill in organizing & prioritizing workloads to meet deadlines. 4. Skill in telephone etiquette & paging procedures. 5. Effective oral & written communication skills. 6. Ability to communicate effectively with patients & co-workers. 7. Ability to adhere to safety policies & procedures. 8. Ability to use good judgment & to maintain confidentiality of information. 9. Ability to work as a team player. 10. Ability to demonstrate tact, resourcefulness, patience & dedication. 11. Ability to accept direction & adhere to policies & procedures. 12. Ability to recognize the importance of adapting to the various patient age groups (adolescent, adult & geriatric). 13. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. 14. Ability to meet corporate deadlines. 15. Ability to react calmly & effectively in emergency situations. 16. Knowledge of basic customer service principles. PHYSICAL, MENTAL, & SPECIAL DEMANDS THIS SECTION DESCRIBES HOW AN EMPLOYEE IN THIS POSITION CURRENTLY PERFORMS THE FUNCTIONS OF THIS POSITION. MODIFICATIONS TO THE MANNER IN WHICH THIS JOB MAY BE PERFORMED WILL BE REVIEWED ON A CASE BY CASE BASIS. 1. Ability to sit & st& (one-third of the shift) & walk (two-thirds of the shift). 2. Ability to reach above, or below waist height, kneel, bend, stoop, turn, twist & throw (occasionally to frequently). 3. Ability to see well enough to read charts, treatment plans & typewritten materials. 4. Ability to hear well enough to detect noise on the unit & have the ability to discern odors. 5. Ability to frequently push/pull wheeled carts from 100 to 200 lbs. 6. Ability to frequently lift & carry 10 lbs.; occasionally 20 to 50 lbs. 7. Ability to manipulate small & large tools (electric thermometer, telephone, wheelchair, blood pressure cuffs, walkers, paper punch, addressograph, restraints, staplers, EKG machine, copy machine, etc.) 8. Ability to spend 95% of the work day inside in temperature varying from 60 to 90 degrees F., where noise levels range from low to high & the ability to spend 5% of the work day outside in temperature varying from 30 to 110 degrees F. 9. Ability to frequently Handle hazardous/infectious waste. 10. Ability to work in an environment where chemicals are frequently used for cleaning, where medical & electrical hazards may occasionally be present & where dust, mist & steam are frequently generated in housekeeping tasks. 11. Ability to work at a rapid pace & perform a verity of repetitive duties. 12. Ability to response to exposure to blood & body fluids.
Skills:
Bachelor’s Degree – Desired BLS – Required CPI preferred per facility – Highly desired Currently licensed to practice by the Nevada State Board of Nursing. – Required Experience in a psychiatric health-care facility – Desired: 2 Years Graduate from an accredited program of professional nursing – Required Handle with Care – Preferred Per Facility – Highly desired Must pass a medication administration exam. – Required
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50.00 – $56.00 per hour
Medical Specialty:
- Psychiatry
Schedule:
- 12 hour shift
- Day shift
- Night shift
Supplemental Pay:
- Overtime pay
Education:
- Bachelor’s (Preferred)
Experience:
- Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- BLS Certification (Preferred)
- RN (Preferred)
Work Location:
- One location
Work Remotely:
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