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Inpatient Behavioral Health RN ER Behavioral Health Liaison * Effectively manage complex patient care situations.* Triage ER patients of all ages with a full psychological assessment and/or AODA.* Coordinate with the interdisciplinary treatment team, including ER doctors, ER RN, and charge RN of the Inpatient Psychiatry and Psychology Unit.* Advocate for the best placement for patient-specific needs and acuity of care.* Coordinate with Hospitals and their charge nurses throughout Wisconsin and Minnesota.* Collaborate with Law Enforcement, Crisis resources, and County resources to meet patient needs.* Utilize verbal and/or physical de-escalation skills and techniques with patients who are a threat to themselves or others.* Demonstrate exceptional clinical judgment in high-risk outcome situations.* Collaborate effectively with the Charge RN and/or Medical Doctors from the CCU Unit during patient escalation or assist in verbal discussions with staff regarding the best care for the patient. * Works independently, is self-directed, and effectively manages time.* Only specialized RN in ER who consults with Psychiatric and AODA patients.* Serves as a role model for professionalism and compassion.

* Defined RN role and process for the new Psychiatric Clinic through Eau Claire County* Partnered with the child and adolescent Psychiatrist to care for patients, including at-risk youth currently admitted to Eau Claire County Juvenile Detention Center.* Mentored and coached new nursing staff, including RNs.* Actively participated in quality improvement initiatives.

Sacred Heart Hospital (SHH) Inpatient Behavioral Health SHH Urgent Care Eau Claire, Wisconsin SHH Neurology/Pediatrics/Medical * Performed, reported, and/or recorded timely and accurate patient observation and care. * Participated with other health team members in meeting patient needs and care plans.* Worked with a variety of patients, from pediatric to geriatric, or specializing in one of numerous possible areas of medical care. * Consulted with physicians and other healthcare professionals.* Established treatment plans, operating medical equipment.* Performed diagnostic tests.* Administered medications and treatments.* Supervised licensed practical nurses (LPNs) and certified nurse assistants (CNAs).* Treated medical emergencies.

* Give medications as prescribed by a Physician.* Take vital signs, such as blood pressure, temperature, and weight.* Provide basic wound care and immunizations and take medical histories.

* Provided hygiene to patients by giving bedpans, urinals, baths, backrubs, and any other ADLs needed.* Provided for activities of daily living by serving meals, assisting patients during meals, ambulating, turning, and positioning patients, and providing fresh water and nourishment between meals.* Provided patient comfort, transported patients, answered call lights and requests, and reported observations of the patient to their assigned RN.