Registered Nurse - PRN

About This Role

Deliver quality general and psychiatric nursing care to patients with emotional or psychiatric disorders, ensuring their safety and well-being. This role plays an integral part in the comprehensive clinical treatment team.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to patients, including facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules, and evaluating patient progress
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide optimal patient care
• Maintain a safe environment on the unit
• Provide social support for patients by encouraging participation in support groups, social activities, and therapeutic measures
• Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history
• Plan and provide nursing care for patients
• Make nursing diagnoses of medical and emotional status of patients and recommend treatment options
• Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans
• Administer and note reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications
• Arrange further medical attention when necessary
• Assist clients in understanding emotional disturbances and accepting treatment
• Keep accurate written charts and records of patient activities and progress, complying with laws and regulations
• Use professional judgment to apply appropriate intervention techniques with patients in crisis
• Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
• Test for vital signs of pain and ensure treatment of pain
• Document all patient information on medical charts and follow physician's written orders
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results
• Perform administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes

Requirements

• 2+ years clinical experience (preferably behavioral healthcare, phone triage, or tele-health)
• Must be 21 years old or older
• Knowledgeable of patient rights and mental health laws/regulations
• Advanced knowledge and clinical skills in diagnosis and treatment of mental health
• Sound leadership skills
• Basic knowledge of treatment procedures and crisis intervention practice
• Basic knowledge of abnormal psychology in psychiatric populations
• Thorough familiarity of psychopharmacy and psychotropic medications
• Ability to apply professional nursing care principles
• Effective communication skills (written and oral)
• Ability to exercise appropriate judgment
• Successfully pass background check, drug screen, physical, and provide positive employment references

Qualifications

• ADN or BSN from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 2 years clinical experience, preferably in a behavioral healthcare setting, phone triage, tele-health or a combination of education and experience

Nice to Have

• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Benefits

Certifications