Registered Nurse (RN) – Psychiatry

Job Summary

The Registered Nurse (RN) in the Psychiatry unit is responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients with psychiatric conditions. This position involves conducting assessments, planning treatment, administering medications, and ensuring a safe environment for patients and staff.

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive intake assessments by interviewing patients and their families to gather case histories.
• Plan and implement individualized nursing care for patients.
• Make nursing diagnoses regarding the medical and emotional status of patients and propose suitable treatment options.
• Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff to develop effective treatment plans.
• Administer medications, including psychotropic drugs, and monitor patient reactions.
• Facilitate further medical attention when necessary.
• Assist clients in understanding their emotional disturbances and the importance of treatment.
• Maintain a secure environment for both staff and patients.
• Monitor vital signs and manage pain assessment and treatment.
• Document all patient information meticulously in medical charts and adhere to physicians’ orders.
• Ensure patient confidentiality is consistently upheld.
• Keep accurate and organized records of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping practices.
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the electronic medical record system.
• Provide high-quality service to patients and respond courteously to public inquiries or direct them to appropriate resources.

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification from the American Heart Association.
• Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) certification is preferred.
• A minimum of two years of nursing experience is required.

Schedule

This position involves rotating shifts, including day, evening, night, and weekend coverage, as well as holiday responsibilities and on-call duties as needed.