RN – Psychiatry

Specialty: Psychiatry
Facility: URMC Strong Memorial Hospital
State License: NY
Certs/Licenses:
Years of Experience:
Shift: 3×12.0
Guaranteed Hours:
Description: Specialty: PsychFacility: URMC Strong Memorial HospitalState License: NYCerts/Licenses: Years of Experience: Shift: 3×12.0Guaranteed Hours: Description: Short Description:SMH Level 1 RN Psych- Unit 3900 Schedule- D/E/N ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULES, Weekends/Holidays/On-Call/Callback/Charge per Unit NeedsComplete Description:Job Duties-Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.-Plans and provides nursing care for patients.-Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.-Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.-Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.-Arranges further medical attention when necessary.-Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.-Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.-Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.-Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician s written orders.-Maintains patient confidentiality.-Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.-Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completingprogress notes in the computer system. -Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral. Requirements:License (NY License ONLY) BLS Certification (AHA) ONLYMinimum 2 years of experienceBehavior Characteristics:Skills| Skill | SkillTypeDescription | Duration | ExpertiseRatingDescription || RN License (NY License ONLY) | Required | 0 | || Two (2) Years Experience | Required | 0 | || BLS (American Heart Association ONLY) | Required | 0 | |