Adult Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN)

Position Overview

This position offers guaranteed hours and involves working in a psychiatric setting that includes multiple units catering to diverse patient populations. The units serve adolescents, adults with lower and higher acuity mental health needs, and senior residents.

Unit Information

• Units: Adolescent, Serenity, Intensive Treatment Unit (ITU), Senior Residential and Development (SRAD), and VINE.
• Bed Capacity:
  • Adolescent: 18 beds
  • Serenity: 24 beds
  • ITU: 32 beds
  • SRAD: 16 beds
  • VINE: 9 beds
• Patient Ratios: Nurses 8:1, Mental Health Technicians (MHTs) 12:1
• Documentation System: Meditech

Job Responsibilities

• Assess patients’ mental health status, including recognition of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral issues.
• Develop individualized care plans addressing the unique needs of patients with mental health and behavioral challenges.
• Administer psychiatric medications and monitor patients for side effects or adverse reactions.
• Provide immediate support to patients in crisis using de-escalation techniques and appropriate medication management.
• Utilize therapeutic communication to build trust and rapport with patients.
• Monitor patients for physical and psychological symptoms, including vital signs and medication effects.

Qualifications

• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certifications are required.
• A minimum of two years of nursing experience in a psychiatric setting is preferred.
• Advanced skills in therapeutic communication are essential for successful patient interactions.

Additional Information

• Staff are encouraged to uphold ICARE values: Integrity, Compassion, Always, Respect.
• Adopt AIDET communication principles to enhance patient experience.
• Uniform Requirements: Nurses to wear blue, MHTs in green or black.

This role presents a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the mental health field while working within a dedicated team to provide compassionate care.