POSITION SUMMARY:

      The Behavioral Health Staff Registered Nurse holds a shift accountability to provide direct patient

      care by utilization of the nursing process in accordance with the established policies and  

      procedures of Southwestern Medical Center; maintains clinical competencies through continuing

      education and delegates patient care priorities commensurate with the education and experience

      of available staff.

 

 

    LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION/REGISTRATION :

• Must possess a current Registered Nurse License for the State of Oklahoma
• Current BCLS/Pediatric First Aid Certification within 30 days of hire
• MAB (Managing Aggressive Behavior) within 30 days of hire
• NIH Stroke within 30 days of hire
• OK R&R within 30 days of hire
• Valid Drivers License issued by the State of Oklahoma (if applicable)

     EDUCATION:

• Graduate from an accredited professional nurse program

      SKILLS:

• Critical Thinking: Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
• Active Listening: Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
• Time Management: Managing one's own time and the time of others
• Leadership: Exhibiting a positive attitude/behavior on the job and fostering employee loyalty to the organization.
•    Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
•    Monitoring: Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
•    Service Orientation: Actively looking for ways to help people.
•    Social Perceptiveness: Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Instructing: Teaching others how to do something.
• Teamwork: Employee working collaboratively

        DEGREE OF SUPERVISION REQUIRED:

 

Involves general guidance and directions by DON. The RN is expected to perform most job duties independently and in accordance with established departmental and hospital policies and procedures. 

 

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