Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Unit provides professional nursing care to assigned patients with varying levels of mental health disorders and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities, including outpatients and psychiatric inpatients. Works as part of an interdisciplinary medical team to evaluate patients and develop treatment plans. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Unit administers medications, monitors patient progress, and records observations in patient medical records. Promotes patients' independence by teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Unit may supervise lower-level nurses. Typically requires a bachelor's degree in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric Unit's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
5 of 10 Positions Open
4 Day Shifts (7A-7:30P)
1 Night Shifts (7P-7:30A)
* *** REQUIRED: PROOF of COVID & FLU vaccination OR Declination form MUST be uploaded to candidate profile at time of submission.****
***Please note: Client requires a full Hep B series (3 doses) or positive Hep B antibody documentation**
Responsibilities:
Provides professional nursing care through skillful assessment, diagnosis, outcomes identification, planning, implementation, and evaluation in accordance with facility or department policies and procedures. Directs and manages the care of designated patients. Utilizes effective and appropriate communication styles. Assists in maintaining a safe work environment and maintains clinical and professional competency as appropriate to the population of patients served.
Certifications - Required
AHA BLS - Basic Life Support Certificate
NIHSS Certificate
Education - Required
Graduate of accredited Nursing program
Experience - Required
1 year Acute Care Experience and/or experience congruent with role in service line
Licenses - Required
Registered Nurse State of Pennsylvania
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Required
Successful completion of Registered Nurse orientation.
Knowledge and competence that reflects current nursing practice.
Ability to organize and prioritize assignments in the delivery of patient care.
Successful completion of additional orientation programs related to specialty.
Attainment and maintenance of unit-specific competencies.
Basic computer skills.
Ann Dizon
Account Manager
317 328 2866
ann@rnstaff.com
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