Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Job Summary

Insight is looking for a compassionate and team-oriented Registered Nurse to join our Medical/Psychiatric Staff. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a willingness to learn and grow, display outstanding attention to detail, and have a strong desire to deliver high-quality patient care. Minimum 1 year of Behavioral Health experience is preferred, though Medical experience is also considered.

Job Duties

• Utilizes the nursing process of assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation to direct or provide nursing care
• Initiates the plan of care and necessary revisions
• Provides services in accordance with the plan of care
• Utilizes de-escalation techniques and supports patients through crisis
• Administers psychotropic and medical medications
• Works as a part of the treatment team to help patients achieve their goals
• Phlebotomy and laboratory requisition
• Prepares clinical documentation and progress notes for each patient in a timely manner as per company policy
• Safeguards the client/patient by observing appropriate infection control procedures including but not limited to universal precautions
• Informs personnel of changes in the condition and needs of the patient
• Counsels the patient and family/significant others in meeting nursing and related needs
• Participates in and presents in-service programs
• Understands and adheres to established company policies and procedures
• Processes orders and notifies physicians of patient needs and changes in condition
• Completes admission process and discharge documentation
• Determines the amount and type of nursing needed by each individual patient
• Conducts patient care conferences on patients assigned to his/her care
• Participates in peer review and performance improvement as assigned
• Gives total patient care as needed, including assistance with ADLs
• Takes on-call duty, nights, weekends and holidays, as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Demonstrates eligibility to work for any employer in the U.S.
• Graduate of an approved school of professional nursing and currently licensed in the state(s) in which practicing
• Able to achieve CPR certification within 30 days of employment
• Ability to provide excellent customer service to show superior patient care
• Demonstrates enthusiasm and drive
• Able to work compassionately with patients and coworkers to exhibit patient care second to none
• Exudes respect and flexibility to impact the workplace in a positive manner
• Able to relate and work effectively with others; works well within a team environment
• Excellent skills in verbal and written English communications for safe and effective patient care, in order to meet documentation standards
• Willingness to participate in goal-setting and educational activities for professional advancement
• Previous experience and familiarity with EMRs is preferred
• Aware of standards and performs in accordance with them
• Able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail

Physical Requirements

• May be expected to lift up to 50 pounds or up to 150 pounds with assistance
• May be expected to push or pull 150-300 pounds with assistance
• Work is of medium demand; walking or standing most of the time while on duty
• Visual and auditory acuity and manual dexterity essential to performing designated duties required
• Optimal auditory acuity required
• Manual dexterity involving the handling of equipment and instruments or needles is essential to performing assigned duties
• Physical conditions are clean, neat and well lit
• May be subjected to unpleasant sights and odors, stressful situations and hazardous or infectious agents where judgment as to precautions needed to be taken is essential
• Climate control and ambient temperature variances may be experienced and required by patient care and needs of the surgical team
• Exposure to limited amounts of hazardous chemicals or substances and infectious disease processes are a possibility

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance coverage
• Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and sick leave
• 401K with Matching; offerings vested fully at 3 months of employment paired with eligibility to contribute
• Short & Long Disability, and Life Term insurance, complementary of Full Time Employment
• Additional Supplementary coverages offered at employee's elections: Accident, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, AD&D, etc.

Insight is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Insight values workplace diversity!

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