Registered Nurse, Behavioral Health Unit
Overview:
Registered Nurse - Behavioral HealthThe Behavioral Health Unit boasts all semi-private rooms, with the capacity of 18 patients.
Recent unit accomplishments include decrease in locked seclusions, no locked restraints in almost two years and a recent unit refresh, including new furniture! In this unit, patients rage from adult ages to geriatric.
Typical procedures of this unit include patient centered therapeutic and recreational groups, fun activities like karaoke and dance, off unit walking privileges for fresh air and Electroconvulsive Therapy.
Many skills are used in this unit such as de-escalation techniques using MOAB-Management of Aggressive Behaviors, therapeutic communication, and most importantly, compassion.
What makes the BHU unique is the diversity of diagnosis, staff diversity, caring for patients across a spectrum of physical and mental functionality, making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing difficulty across a range of social issues.
This unit is team based, patient-centered support, autonomy, has a flexible scheduling, a positive work environment, supportive leadership and that is what make the BHU a great place to work!Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career!VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years.
VHC health is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the 10th year in a row and has ranked Number 2 in Best Hospitals in the Washington, DC area by U.
S.
News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings.
At VHC Health, we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.
Qualifications:
RN Licensure with Reciprocity in the state of Virginia BLS for the Healthcare Provider CPR Behavioral health nursing experience preferred in an acute care setting
Responsibilities:
Actively participates in working towards the organizational and departmental goals for providing exceptional patient experiences.
Collaborates with patient and healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and/or evaluate patient's plan of care.
Assures quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
Consistently assesses, identifies and addresses patient's educational needs and barriers to learning.
Maintains safe working environment and patient safety by complying with hospital policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Demonstrates knowledge and technical skills to perform all duties required to care for patients.
Benefits:
Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
Paid Major Holidays Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time Health Insurance Dental Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Overtime Pay, Call Pay, Preceptor, Charge and Call Back Pay Eligible Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts Employee Wellness Benefits Hospital Discount for Employees and Family VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy VHC Retirement Program Workforce Enhancement Program Work/Life Discounts Program Free onsite parking Commuter Benefits Family Leave 401(k)
Match and much more! Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Behavioral Medicine Cpr Nursing Health Care Critical Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Registered Nurse - Behavioral HealthThe Behavioral Health Unit boasts all semi-private rooms, with the capacity of 18 patients.
Recent unit accomplishments include decrease in locked seclusions, no locked restraints in almost two years and a recent unit refresh, including new furniture! In this unit, patients rage from adult ages to geriatric.
Typical procedures of this unit include patient centered therapeutic and recreational groups, fun activities like karaoke and dance, off unit walking privileges for fresh air and Electroconvulsive Therapy.
Many skills are used in this unit such as de-escalation techniques using MOAB-Management of Aggressive Behaviors, therapeutic communication, and most importantly, compassion.
What makes the BHU unique is the diversity of diagnosis, staff diversity, caring for patients across a spectrum of physical and mental functionality, making a difference in the lives of individuals experiencing difficulty across a range of social issues.
This unit is team based, patient-centered support, autonomy, has a flexible scheduling, a positive work environment, supportive leadership and that is what make the BHU a great place to work!Come join a hospital dedicated to you and your career!VHC Health is a 453-bed not-for-profit nationally recognized Hospital and teaching facility that has been delivering high quality care to the Washington, DC metropolitan area for over 75 years.
VHC health is a proud member of the Mayo Clinic Care Network (a national network of independent healthcare organizations), a designated Level II Trauma Center and a recognized Magnet Facility by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
We are proud to announce that the Leapfrog Group has awarded the hospital with an 'A' grade in Hospital Safety for the 19th year in a row, achieved an Outstanding Patient Experience Award for the 10th year in a row and has ranked Number 2 in Best Hospitals in the Washington, DC area by U.
S.
News and World Report's 2021-2022 rankings.
At VHC Health, we are always striving to provide continued excellence and growth for our employees as well as top notch care for our patients.
Qualifications:
RN Licensure with Reciprocity in the state of Virginia BLS for the Healthcare Provider CPR Behavioral health nursing experience preferred in an acute care setting
Responsibilities:
Actively participates in working towards the organizational and departmental goals for providing exceptional patient experiences.
Collaborates with patient and healthcare team to assess, plan, implement, and/or evaluate patient's plan of care.
Assures quality of care by adhering to industry standards and measuring health outcomes against patient care goals and benchmarks.
Consistently assesses, identifies and addresses patient's educational needs and barriers to learning.
Maintains safe working environment and patient safety by complying with hospital policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Demonstrates knowledge and technical skills to perform all duties required to care for patients.
Benefits:
Team members are eligible to receive benefits on the first day of the month following the date of hire, with 30 days to apply for benefits of choice.
Paid Major Holidays Generous Paid Time Off / Vacation / Sick Time Health Insurance Dental Insurance Tuition Reimbursement Student Loan Repayment Overtime Pay, Call Pay, Preceptor, Charge and Call Back Pay Eligible Career Counseling, Leadership Development and Training Clinical and Research Pathways Eligible Annual Merit Review and Merit Increases Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Account (HSA) Health Fitness & Education Class Discounts Employee Wellness Benefits Hospital Discount for Employees and Family VHC Health Outpatient Pharmacy VHC Retirement Program Workforce Enhancement Program Work/Life Discounts Program Free onsite parking Commuter Benefits Family Leave 401(k)
Match and much more! Recommended Skills Basic Life Support Behavioral Medicine Cpr Nursing Health Care Critical Care Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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