RN I - Dunn Behavioral Sciences Center/HCPC at UTHealth Houston (Finance)
Position Summary:
Assesses patients' medical and psychiatric needs and provides professional nursing care in response to this assessment. Directs and supervises the delivery of care by other nursing team members (LVNs and Psychiatric Technicians) in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
Position Key Accountabilities:
1. Assesses patient needs, plans and implements patient care activities and evaluates the patients' response to the treatment.
2. Assists patient and families in discharge planning, including instructions concerning medications, safety issues post-discharge, home care, potential problems and appropriate follow-up for additional support needed.
3. Participates in regularly scheduled team conferences and collaborates with the related health care providers in treatment, discharge planning and provisions of care.
4. Functions as the liaison between patients and physicians, other multidisciplinary team members and community agencies/resources.
5. Documents patient care and outcomes per hospital policy and accrediting agencies.
6. Administers medication and other therapeutic interventions, as ordered by the physician.
7. Makes decisions based on experience and training as to whether emergency situation exists and responds to emergency situations. May administer CPR and/or other first aid measures.
8. Remains abreast of developments in the field of nursing by attending seminars and workshops, communicating with peers and reading pertinent literature.
9. Performs other duties as assigned.
Certification/Skills:
Current State of Texas Registered Nurse license
CPR certified
Minimum Education:
Bachelor's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school, OR Associate's degree in nursing from an accredited nursing school, OR Nursing Diploma (3 year program).
Minimum Experience:
None
Physical Requirements:
Exerts up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.
Security Sensitive:
This job class may contain positions that are security sensitive and thereby subject to the provisions of Texas Education Code ยง 51.215
Residency Requirement:
Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.
