REGISTERED NURSE - PSYCHIATRY

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

The position requires a minimum of one year of hospital experience, and would prefer Psych experience.

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 the patient in therapeutic hold/apply mechanical restraints to potentially combative/acting out individuals
• Demonstrated proficiency in computer skills necessary to effectively complete position requirements, including 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 communicate 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