Under general supervision, plans, directs, and evaluates total nursing care and functions within the organization, in accordance with established philosophy. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit. 
• Initiates and implements patient education and care plan. 
• Ability to assess, critically think, rapidly recognize and respond to clinical changes. 
• Makes nursing assignments appropriate to the skill level of employees. 
• Maintains acceptable standards of patient care. 
• Identifies problems and guides personnel to their solution. 
• Creates a working climate that provides growth and job satisfaction of personnel. 
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders. 
• Administers medications and intravenous solutions skillfully and correctly. 
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting. 
• Arranges to have needed supplies and equipment on hand. 
• Participates in planning changes and improvements. 
• Participates in hospital safety and security programs. 
• Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures. 
• Is resourceful and calm in emergencies. 
• Keeps the Nursing Supervisor informed of patients, needs, and problems on the nursing unit. 
• Participates in orientation and in-service training for personnel. 
• Evaluates the performance of personnel with recommendations for appropriate action. 
• Assists in reviewing and revising policies and procedures. 
• Maintains a professional approach with confidentiality. 
• Displays concern and initiative. Displays original thinking and creativity. Meets challenges with resourcefulness. Generates suggestions for improving work. Develops innovative approaches and ideas. Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others' attention. 
• Observes and supports hospital policy. 
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences. 
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors. 
• Conserves organizational resources. 
• Adapts to changes in the work environment. Manages competing demands. Able to deal with frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events. 
• Provides Trauma-Informed Care. 
• Identifies appropriate nursing diagnosis and documents within the plan of care. 
• Collects referral information and presents to the psychiatric provider accordingly.  
• Promotes holistic care that guards against negative patient outcomes. 
• Active member of the treatment team, to assist in the patient reaching their optimal level of functioning prior to discharge.  
• Provides diverse care to connect with the individualized needs of each client, including families/caregiver. 
• Focuses on de-escalation techniques and therapeutic rapport. 

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JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited program in nursing. 
• Bachelor of Science in nursing (BSN) preferred. 
• Active State of Ohio Registered Nurse Nursing License. 
• CPR - approved by the American Heart Association. 
• Basic computer skills.