RN- Mental Health

Job DescriptionSmall Town Charm, Big City AmenitiesThe Community - Dayton OhioDayton, city, seat (1803) of Montgomery county, southwestern Ohio, U.S., located 54 miles (87 km) northeast of Cincinnati, on a low floodplain of the Great Miami River, at the confluence of the Stillwater and Mad rivers and Wolf Creek. It is the heart of a metropolitan area that includes the cities of Kettering, Miamisburg, Xenia, Fairborn, Oakwood, Centerville, Beavercreek, and Vandalia.Explore- DaytonDayton VA Medical CenterThe Dayton VA Medical Center has a proud heritage of providing high quality health care since 1867 to those who have served our country. We are a state of the art teaching facility serving Veterans more than 150 years. With the latest technological innovations and highly trained staff, the Dayton VA Medical Center is health care of todayFacility Facts and SpecificsThe Dayton VA Medical Center provides comprehensive health care, which includes Acute, Community Living Center, and Residential Care. The ambulatory care program is provided through a variety of clinics including a primary care program designed to assure that we offer an atmosphere of friendly, personal and individualized patient care. Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOCs) are located in Lima, Middletown, and Springfield, Ohio along with Richmond, Indiana. The CBOCs offer a complete array of diagnostic, rehabilitative, and therapeutic programs and services using state of the art technology to treat the total patient and ensure the Veteran continuity of care. The Medical Center also has sharing agreements with Wright Patterson Air Force Base and eleven (11) community hospitals.Requirements- Must have an Associates or Bachelor''s degree from an ACEN or CCNE accredited Nursing program. Must have a current and unrestricted license in a State, Territory, or Commonwealth of the United States or the District of Columbia Must have a current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by a provider recognized by the American Heart Association. Must have a minimum of one-year experience in the clinical areas of intended assignmentResponsibilities-• assess the health care needs of the patient and maintain or develop a plan of care to meet interdisciplinary goals• assess and act on significant changes in the patient''s health condition• carry out the plan of care by performing assigning delegated tasks• collect and document pertinent data into the electronic patient medical record• communicates and treats all patients and/or families in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner• complete nursing assessments within required time frames• identify and act on predictable needs of the patient• meet the health care needs of patient by assessing and assisting the patient to meet expressed needs• meet the emotional and spiritual needs of patients and/or families• prioritize and complete tasks within the RN''s assigned shift• notify assigned physician of any changes in condition and update patient care plansreport incidents of verbal or physical abuse immediately to the Nurse Manager of the unit they are assigned; or designated off-shift nursing leadership• perform head-to-toe assessment• administer medication including IVs in long term care• coordinate and participate in admission and discharge of patient• measure vital signs, including Pain (the 5th Vital Sign), pulse oximetry, etc.• perform wound care including dressing changes and obtaining wound cultures as necessary• obtain and deliver specimens to lab• perform tracheostomy care• perform suctioning including oral, nasogastric, and tracheostomy• assess for and administer tube feedings• assist with routine urinary and bowel elimination including catheters, colostomies, and digital stimulation in long term care• educate patients and/or families regarding health and diagnoses and medication administration• activate the Emergency Medical Response as indicated based on patient presentation or change in condition• respond and assist in an emergency situation• perform Continuous Protective Observation (CPO) duties to maintain veteran safety• perform patient belongings and Contraband inspection and documentation as outlined by facility policy• provide clinical oversight to Licensed Practical Nurses, Certified Nursing Assistants and Health TechniciansKurzSolutions is committed to improving health outcomes by providing well-managed companies with the top healthcare talent in the market.

Created: 2025-10-04