RN Psychiatric Nurse

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrates proper utilization of the nursing process and performs skills reflected and validated by the RN competency checklist.
• Assists other RN’s, LPN/LVN’s, MHA’s and CNA's in the care of the patient.
• Plans patient care for assigned shift to facilitate proper utilization of time, resources, manpower, and supplies to ensure patient receives appropriate, quality care.
• Performs 24-hour Chart Checks as assigned to ensure that orders are written, signed and taken off properly as per East End policy and procedure.
• Ensures patient safety at all times by notifying the Charge Nurse of any risk factors seen, initiating and maintaining appropriate safety measures as outlined in East End’s policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates knowledge and utilization of safe medication administration, adhering to East End’s policies and procedures.
• Completes documentation and communicates concisely adhering to the nursing standards of practice.
• Adheres to East End policies, procedures, all safety plans and all standards imposed by regulatory organizations.

Requirements

Experience: Six to twelve months of experience in a clinical setting preferred. New grads considered.

Education: Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing

Licensure/Certification: Current RN license in state where currently practicing. Current BLS certification.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $54,000.00 - $74,480.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Physical Setting:

• Hospital

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Day shift
• Night shift

Experience:

• Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)
• Registered Nurses: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• RN (Preferred)

Work Location: One location