Document all treatments, medications, and patient care in medical records.
Respond to emergency psychiatric situations.
Conduct screenings and evaluations, and monitor patients.
Administer medications and monitor responses.
Follow doctors' orders and treatment plans.
Communicate and collaborate with other medical professionals and care team members.
Benefits
Therapeutic work environment focused on individualized treatment.
Opportunity to collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Supportive role in promoting patient health and well-being.
Potential for professional development in psychiatric nursing.
Full Job Description
Overview
The InpatientAdult Behavioral Health & Psychiatry program provides a therapeutic environment through individualized treatment. The Registered Nurse promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, providing physical and psychological support to patients and families, and supervising assigned team members as necessary.
Major Duties and Essential Functions:
Educating patients and their family members
Documenting all treatments, medications, and other patient care aspects in medical records
Responding to emergency psychiatric situations
Conducting screenings and evaluations and monitoring patients
Administering medications and monitoring responses to medication
Following the Doctor27s orders and treatment plans
Communicating & collaborating with other medical professionals and care team members
Requirements/Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for The District of Columbia.
One year Adult Psych, and/or Chemical Dependency nursing experience preferred.
Psychiatric mental health certification a plus.
Articulate verbal communication and strong written skills.
Signet Health Corporation is a healthcare company that provides a range of services to patients and healthcare providers. The company's services include medical billing and coding, revenue cycle management, and practice management. Signet Health serves a wide range of healthcare providers, including hospitals, clinics, and physician practices. The company was founded in 2011 and is headquartered in Schaumburg, Illinois.
