Job Type: Contract
Job Category: Nursing
Job Description
Job title: Registered Nurse Psychiatric Adult
Job Summary:
As a Registered Nurse Psychiatric Adult, you will be responsible for assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating nursing care for adult patients with psychiatric disorders. You will work closely with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive and compassionate care in a psychiatric setting.
Responsibilities and Duties:
- Conduct initial psychiatric assessments and ongoing evaluations of adult patients.
- Develop and implement individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs and treatment goals.
- Administer medications and treatments prescribed by psychiatrists or other healthcare providers.
- Monitor and document patients' mental health status, including behavioral changes and reactions to medications.
- Collaborate with psychiatric team members to develop and implement therapeutic interventions.
- Provide education and support to patients and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Ensure patient safety by implementing appropriate interventions and precautions.
- Assist in crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.
- Participate in interdisciplinary rounds and treatment planning meetings.
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
- Collaborate with community resources to ensure continuity of care upon discharge.
- Stay current with advances in psychiatric nursing and incorporate evidence-based practices into patient care.
Qualifications and Skills:
- Valid and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state of practice.
- Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree preferred.
- Proven experience in psychiatric nursing, preferably with adult patients.
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Knowledge of mental health laws, regulations, and ethical standards.
- Sufficient physical and emotional resilience to handle potentially stressful situations.
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Required Skills
PSYCHIATRIC NURSE