Registered Nurse

About This Role

Provide direct and supportive care to patients in a psychiatric practice, focusing on administering various treatments for mental health and substance abuse disorders. This role involves comprehensive patient assessment, treatment administration, and maintaining clinic supplies.

Responsibilities

• Create a supportive environment for patients with compassion and kindness
• Establish intravenous lines and administer ketamine and intramuscular injections
• Assist patients in administering Spravato and carry out authorized medical orders
• Administer adjunct medication for adverse reactions and obtain necessary laboratory specimens, including pharmacogenetic tests and urine drug screens
• Conduct care within medical emergencies and provide emotional support during infusions
• Take vital signs and perform comprehensive assessments of patients' physical, mental, and psychosocial needs
• Monitor and document vital signs, scales, and changes in mood or symptoms using electronic health records (EHR)
• Seek and treat unforeseen side effects, determining suitable actions for patient needs
• Communicate and collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to deliver appropriate patient care
• Manage, order, organize, secure, and log all controlled substances and necessary clinic supplies

Requirements

• Active RN license
• Driver's license
• Technological proficiency, including EHR and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent customer service skills
• Ability to multi-task and maintain highest level of patient care
• Professionalism
• Critical thinking skills

Nice to Have

• Experience in behavioral health with knowledge of psychiatric medications

Skills

* Required skills

Benefits