Psychiatric RN
Coos Bay, OR
GlobalPoint
3x12 hrs, Nights

Position Summary

Bay Area Hospital is seeking a compassionate and skilled Registered Nurse (RN) to provide comprehensive, patient-centered nursing care within a behavioral health setting.

The RN will utilize the nursing process to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate individualized patient care within the scope of practice established by the Oregon State Board of Nursing.

Responsibilities include providing patient education, maintaining accurate medical records, collaborating with the interdisciplinary treatment team, and promoting a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.

Key Responsibilities

Patient Care & Clinical Duties

• Conduct comprehensive physical, psychosocial, and age-appropriate patient assessments.
• Identify nursing diagnoses and develop individualized care plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Implement and evaluate nursing interventions based on patient needs.
• Administer medications and provide appropriate treatments.
• Perform skin assessments, wound care, and pain management.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living, fall prevention, and safe patient handling.
• Assist physicians and other licensed practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures.
• Operate and monitor patient care equipment, including infusion pumps, cardiac monitors, catheters, drains, and medication dispensing systems.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, medical procedures, disease prevention, and general wellness.
• Supervise and delegate appropriate duties to unlicensed assistive personnel.
• Coordinate patient care and communicate changes in patient status to the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and timely documentation in the electronic medical record.

Behavioral Health Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.
• Participate in group activities and observe patient interactions.
• Attend and participate in interdisciplinary treatment team meetings.
• Respond effectively to patient emergencies and crisis situations.
• Perform Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) duties when appropriately credentialed and assigned.