Registered Nurse - Mental Health

KurzSolutions
US - Indiana - Marion
October 10, 2024

The City of Marion.
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The Community - Marion, IN
In the city of Marion, the very first thing you might notice is how this community deliberately puts care into creating a sense of belonging and family among its residents.
Light up your life and enjoy your strolls through the city's Walkway of Lights! During the winter seasons, Marion has been nationally recognized throughout the decades as making it on the list of top 8 best cities for holiday lights and decorations.
Enjoy making a splash of things? Come get your swim on at Marion's very own water park, the Splash House! Take advantage being here in this beautiful city, where you'll enjoy a comfortable hometown flavor while taking full advantage of top-notch amenities and state-of-the-art facilities.

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Nearest airport:

Your best bet to get to Marion would be the Fort Wayne International Airport, serving 50+ flights per day, and approximately 45 minutes to Marion, Indiana.
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About the NIHCS Facility
VA Northern Indiana Health Care System (NIHCS) was formed in 1995 by the integration of the VA Medical Centers in Fort Wayne and Marion, Indiana.
The mission of VA Northern Indiana Health Care System is to provide coordinated, compassionate and comprehensive quality primary care, mental health services and extended care to veterans in a timely, accessible and cost-effective manner.
The Fort Wayne Campus offers primary and secondary medical and surgical services, and the Marion Campus offers a full range of psychiatry services, nursing home care, and extended care services.
Primary care clinics are available at both campuses and at Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) located in Peru, Goshen, South Bend and Muncie, Indiana.
Although the Marion Campus is well over 110 years old and the Fort Wayne Campus was constructed in 1950, recently completed renovations and construction, and continuous maintenance, ensure an attractive, state-of-the-art healthcare environment.

Facility Address:

1700 E 38th St, Marion, IN 46953

RN Mental Health - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

The RN Mental Health provides both direct and indirect nursing care by conducting assessments, determining priorities, and identifying nursing measures and therapeutic objectives.

Should be responsible in utilizing the nursing process and an interdisciplinary approach to offer direct, continuous, and comprehensive patient care in the field of Psychiatry.

Shall perform nursing functions related to physician-prescribed treatments, demonstrating proficiency in functions such as scrub nursing and circulating nursing during procedures.

The Psych RN performs ADL assistance for patients is an essential duty, showcasing the RN's commitment to holistic patient care.

Shall administer medications and IV therapies in adherence to local facility policies is a crucial aspect of Psychiatry.

The Behavioral Health RN shall make an assessment of patients and the planning of appropriate nursing care are pivotal tasks, ensuring tailored and effective interventions.

Documentation of the plan of care and care provided in the patient's medical record is a key responsibility, emphasizing accuracy and completeness.

Verifying transcriptions of physician's orders, along with the execution and documentation of prescribed orders, ensures adherence to established protocols and patient safety.

Effective communication of pertinent patient data to charge nurses or physicians, reassessment of patient conditions, and revision of care plans based on identified nursing problems.

The RN in Psychiatry is responsible for recognizing and initiating appropriate measures in emergencies, assisting with surgical/diagnostic procedures, providing patient/family education, caring for patients with various catheters and prostheses, conducting skin assessments, participating in discharge planning.

RN Mental Health - REQUIREMENTS

Candidate must possess a bachelor's degree in Nursing and at least one full year of professional nursing experience.

Must have a minimum of 24 months (2 years) experience in a Mental Health environment during the last 36 months.

Must possess a current, valid, unrestricted nursing license in a state, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, or a Territory of the United States.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) as approved by the American Heart Association (AHA) are mandatory for all specialties.

Evidence of current immunizations is required.

KurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.

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KurzSolutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law.
All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

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