Registered Nurse -Psychiatry

Job description

• JOB DESCRIPTION DETAILS
• Job Summary:
• To assess, plan, implement the nursing care to meet the patients’ needs, by following the appropriate policy and procedures of the assigned department.
• To render behavioral nursing care to the patients on the behavioral health unit.
• Education:
• Position requires completion of a Diploma Nursing Program or an Associate Degree in Nursing (AA) or higher.
• Registration/Certification/Licensure:
• Unexpired state licensure from Maryland Board of Nursing or compact state board of nursing
• Registered Nurse Certification in specialty, preferred
• Experience:
• Position requires minimum of one year hospital experience, would prefer Psych experience.
• Other Requirements:
• Maintains unit-specific and hospital competencies, mandatory learning, and any clinical certifications required in accordance with the Staff Education and Training policy GA-057 and/or any other department requirements.
• Physically able to place patient in therapeutic hold/apply mechanical restraints to potentially combative/acting out individuals.
• Demonstrated proficiency of computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements to include Microsoft Office applications with an emphasis on Excel, Access, Word and Outlook.
• Previous experience and demonstrated professionalism in effectively communicating with internal and external customers, both verbally and in writing, and in promoting a positive work atmosphere.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize concurrent projects, meet deadlines, follow through with deliverables, and produce quality work.
• Effectively communicates with all patient populations and staff by implementing organization-wide communication techniques as a daily practice.
• Effectively advocates for quality patient safety and satisfaction as a daily practice.