Rn Psychiatric Nurse

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Provides the best possible nursing care by planning, organizing, and directing the nursing functions of patients on the unit.
• Assesses patient’s condition based upon observation and/or interview of patient, physician’s diagnosis, laboratory findings and other pertinent information.
• Uses professional judgment to prepare nursing care plans consistent with assessment of patient’s condition and physician’s treatment plans.
• Evaluates patient’s response to nursing care and modifies or revises treatment plans, and/or contacts physicians as circumstances require.
• Renders professional nursing care including administering medications, initiating and maintaining intravenous fluids according to hospital policy and procedures.
• Understands pharmacology and recognizes the side effects of medications administered.
• Performs lab draws, documents, and reports findings to appropriate personnel.
• Reports lab results and documents in the patient chart.
• Performs Point of Care testing as assigned and trained, maintains competency for testing and quality control procedures.
• Performs both complex and routine treatments as prescribed by physicians or as warranted by patient’s condition.
• Makes regular rounds of assigned patients independently and with physicians.
• Observes and evaluates patient’s symptoms, progress, and reactions to treatments and mediations. Takes corrective actions as indicated.
• Communicates with other hospital departments, as necessary, in order to resolve operational problems and make the most effective use of hospital resources in delivering quality patient care.
• Participates in interdisciplinary patient care conferences necessary in order to plan and evaluate effective patient care.
• Accurately and promptly implements physicians' orders.
• Admits, transfers, and discharges patients.
• Instructs patients and family members regarding treatments, nursing plans, and so forth in order to allay apprehensions. Explains home care methods and techniques necessary for continuing patient care.
• Maintains the standards of accurate and complete recording and reporting.
• Demonstrates and maintains competency in nursing skills and knowledge.
• Demonstrates age-appropriate competency skills and knowledge, displays ability to perform skills specific to patient population identified in unit specific skills list(s).
• Displays ability to perform skills specific to patient population identified in unit specific skill list(s).
• Assist in orientating and training student nurses and new personnel and serves as a resource person for departmental personnel resolving patient care problems. Evaluates personnel performance with recommendations for appropriate action.
• Participates in hospital safety programs. Responsible for knowing the lifting requirements of the job and requesting assistance when appropriate.
• Supports and enforces infection-control policies and procedures.
• Contributes to the collection and evaluation of data for the nursing Quality Review Program.
• Contributes to Performance Improvement activities.
• Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by reading appropriate books; journals and other literature and attending related seminars, conferences, etc.
• Is prompt and efficient with minimal absences.
• Cooperates and maintains good rapport with nursing staff, medical staff, other departments, and visitors.
• Seeks guidance and remains knowledgeable of, and complies with, all applicable federal and state laws, as well as hospital polices that apply to assigned duties.
• Complies with hospital expectations regarding ethical behavior and standards of conduct.
• Complies with federal and hospital requirements in the areas of protected health information and patient privacy.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Must be a graduate from an accredited school of nursing.

Experience: Minimum one (1) year of RN experience. Prefer experience in Psychiatric Nursing.

Licensure: Currently licensed as a Registered Nurse.

CPR and CPI certification within 180 days of hire.

Skills: Excellent verbal communication skills necessary in order to instruct and comfort patients and their families. Maintain effective contacts with a variety of Hospital Personnel. Must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patient served.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $34.00 - $44.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Medical specialties:

• Psychiatry

Physical setting:

• Inpatient
• JCAHO accredited facility

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Weekly schedule:

• Rotating weekends

Application Question(s):

• Are you at least 18 years of age?

Work Location: In person