RN - Psychiatric Nurse (Weekend)

About the role

Plans, provides, and monitors individualized psychiatric and medical nursing care in response to specific patient needs. Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care respective to the assigned patient population (preschool, school age, or adolescent).

Responsibilities

• Plans, provides, and monitors individualized psychiatric and medical nursing care following established policies, procedures, and regulations.
• Performs therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for the patient and their family.
• Provides developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
• Communicates and collaborates effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Understands and evaluates data related to psychiatric emergency, including:
  • Vital signs/Level of Consciousness (LOC)
  • Glasgow Coma Scale
  • Lab tests (routine bloodwork, urine toxicology screen)
• Demonstrates ability to provide a safe environment and interventions to manage alterations in mental/behavioral health and ensure patient and staff safety.

Core Competencies

• Adept in conflict resolution
• Skilled in intake interviewing
• Culturally sensitive expertise in crisis intervention techniques
• Exceptional interpersonal communication
• Psychiatric population familiarity
• Psychotropic medication knowledge
• Demonstrated understanding of the Emergency Mental Health Nurse and their role within the ED

Requirements

• Current Virginia state license as a Registered Nurse or Registered Nurse holding a valid Compact State license.
• CPR Training required and/or must be obtained within 45 days of hire.
• PALS (Pediatric Advanced Life Support) preferred.
• RN certification preferred.

Qualifications

• Must have an Associate’s in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience; a BSN is preferred.
• Experience in both pediatric medical and psychiatric settings preferred.
• Pediatric experience preferred.

Working Conditions

Expected to work in a patient care environment with minimal exposure to environmental hazards such as excessive noise, dust, or extremes in temperatures. Exposure to communicable diseases and moderately adverse working conditions due to the need to perform certain patient care activities can be expected.