RN Psych ER

48 hours per week, weekend-blocked schedule with rotational day/night shifts, holidays, on-call, callback, and charge responsibilities as needed by the unit.

Responsibilities

• Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
• Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.
• Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
• Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Tests for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
• Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
• Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
• Provides courteous, high-quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referrals.

Requirements

• Active New York State RN license (NY License ONLY).
• BLS Certification (American Heart Association ONLY).
• Minimum 2 years of experience as a Registered Nurse.
• Telemetry experience (nice to have).

Benefits

• Competitive compensation.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and retirement options.