Job Information
HCA Healthcare Children's Psychiatric Nurse - RN in Chattanooga, Tennessee
Description
Introduction
Do you have the career opportunities as a(an) Children's Psychiatric Nurse - RN you want in your current role? We invest in what matters most to nurses like you – at home, at work, and at every stage in your career. We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Parkridge Valley Hospital which is a part of the nation’s leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
$15,000 SIGN ON BONUS FOR QUALIFYING CANDIDATES
Benefits
Parkridge Valley 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.
Learn more about Employee Benefits (https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/employee-benefits-and-rewards)
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Do you want to work where you have a voice? Nurses are at the forefront of our commitment to the care and improvement of human life. At HCA Healthcare, there are many ways for nurses to have a voice through professional practice councils, advisory councils, vital voices surveys, and units of distinction. We learn from our multi-generational nursing family. We partner with our Nurses at Parkridge Valley Hospital!
Job Summary and Qualifications
The Registered Nurse coordinates and delivers high quality, patient-centered care in accordance with the nature and specific requirements of the department, and consistent with the scope and standards of practice for the relevant state and specialty. In collaboration with medical providers and other members of the care team, the RN provides individualized, comprehensive, and compassionate care using established nursing models such as “Assess, Perform, Teach, and Manage.” The RN serves as an advocate for patients/families/caregivers and models a commitment to the organization’s vision/mission/values to support an unparalleled patient experience and clinical outcomes that contribute to overall departmental performance.
Quality
Assesses patient condition during admission and during each shift as scheduled and/or as needed, identifying and reporting any changes in patient status.
Assesses patient environment for any safety risks and/or non-compliance with regulatory standards.
Assesses patient pain regularly to promote effective pain management, including reassessments after appropriate intervention.
Assesses patient condition for signs and symptoms of abuse or neglect. Reports any indications of abuse or neglect to medical provider(s), nurse leader, and/or appropriate agency.
Performs procedures, monitoring, or other functions as ordered by the medical provider(s). Documents the administration of care in the patient medical record in a timely and thorough manner.
Performs the administration of prescribed medications. Monitors patient for therapeutic response. Notifies provider and intervenes as appropriate in the event of an unintended response to medication.
Performs exceptional care by responding promptly to patient requests. Strives to anticipate patient needs and resolve them proactively.
Teaches patients/families/caregivers about patient medical condition, patient status, treatment plan, medications and possible side effects, and follow-up measures. Translates complex medical terminology to ensure complete understanding.
Teaches patients/families/caregivers about any non-medicinal follow-up measures, such as healthy diet and exercise, disease prevention, and/or other lifestyle changes. Prepares patients and families/caregivers for future self-management.
Manages a care team, providing oversight and delegation to members as appropriate.
Manages evidence-based practices and continuous process improvement initiatives to meet and exceed quality measures and enhance the exceptional care provided to patients.
Manages the quality of care by collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate, evaluate, customize, and deliver a holistic patient treatment plan that promotes and supports recovery.
Manages the continuation of care by serving as the interface between healthcare providers and community support systems who coordinate ongoing care needs for specialized patient groups.
Specialty-Specific Responsibilities
Demonstrates clinical knowledge and application of the nursing process to provide evidence-based patient care, consistent with ANA Scope and Standards of Practice for Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing.
Utilizes knowledge of growth and development, psychopathology, and psychosocial systems to plan and implement age-appropriate and culturally-sensitive care interventions..
Employs strategies to promote health and a safe environment. Provides, structures, and maintains a safe, therapeutic, trauma-informed and recovery-oriented milieu in collaboration with patients, families, and other members of the interdisciplinary treatment team.
Incorporates knowledge of pharmacological, biological, and complementary interventions with applied clinical skills to restore the patient’s health and prevent further disability.
Establishes and maintains therapeutic relationships with patients, family members, and/or identified support system. Uses therapeutic relationship and counseling interventions to assist patients during individual recovery journeys by improving and regaining previous coping abilities and fostering mental health.
Provides health teaching in individual and group settings related to patient needs, recovery goals, and situation, including mental health problems, psychiatric and substance use disorders, treatment regimens and self-management strategies, coping skills, relapse prevention, self-care activities, conflict and crisis management, problem solving skills, stress management, and relaxation techniques.
Demonstrates competence in crisis management, including verbal de-escalation skills and appropriate application of seclusion or restraint, in accordance with federal, state, local and facility regulations.
Service
Serves as an example of professional nursing practice and promotes pride in nursing for the organization, the community, and the health care industry.
Demonstrates caring and empathy in all interactions and advocates for patient- and family-centered approach in all decisions and actions.
Engages in evidence-based best practices that enhance the patient experience, including SAFETY rounding, communication fundamentals/AIDET, Teach-Back, Narrating Care, etc.
Articulates a clear understanding of how to integrate patient experience behaviors into quality, safety, and nursing practice.
Demonstrates excellent communication skills, including active listening. Ensures patients, physicians, and colleagues have a clear understanding of all communications, and escalates care concerns appropriately.
Participates as an engaged, active member of the health care team and positively promotes the rest of the team to patients/families/caregivers and other colleagues.
Maintains a professional appearance and demonstrates behaviors consistent with established policies/procedures.
People
- Participates in professional practice activities and advocates for shared governance functions.
Growth
Seeks opportunities to continue to grow professionally through learning through HCA programs, classes, and offerings, and through outside learning, research, and school. Shares new knowledge with peers and, when appropriate, utilizes new evidence-based knowledge to drive process improvement.
Seeks opportunities to impact the growth of the organization by promoting excellence in patient experience and providing high quality care to the patients served.
Encourages physician engagement by nurturing a positive, professional work environment.
Finance
Functions as a good steward of financial resources by effectively managing supplies, equipment, length of stay, and throughput.
Assumes personal accountability for work time.
Other
Performs other duties as assigned.
Practices and adheres to the “Code of Conduct” and “Mission and Value Statement.”
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 30 days of employment start date
Drivers License
Registered Nurse
Associate Degree
Parkridge Valley offers behavioral health. We offer addictive disorder treatment services. These are for children, adolescents and adults. We have four distinctive campuses. These include Parkridge Valley Adult and Senior. These include Parkridge Valley Child and Adolescent campus. These also include Parkridge Valley Cleveland and Parkridge Valley West. Parkridge Valley West is a behavioral health hospital. We offer adult inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services. These are offered to residents of Marion and its surrounding counties.
HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
"Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder
If this opportunity is your next step in your career path, we encourage you to apply for our Children's Psychiatric Nurse - RN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted by a member of our team. We are interviewing apply today!
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.