Psychiatric Care Nurse

1 week ago


Norwalk, Connecticut, United States Nuvance Health Full time
Job Overview

Position Summary:

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering both direct and indirect nursing care to patients within a behavioral health setting.

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Mental Health Assessment: Conduct comprehensive mental status evaluations during patient admissions and document ongoing assessments in progress notes, including any risk factors for self-harm or harm to others.
  2. Medication Management: Provide thorough education to patients regarding their psychiatric medications, ensuring understanding of their purpose and potential side effects, while conducting assessments to evaluate medication efficacy.
  3. Restraint Protocol: Lead and manage Code Green situations, ensuring patient safety and adherence to restraint policies, followed by timely assessments of patient well-being post-restraint.
  4. Therapeutic Environment: Maintain a safe and supportive milieu by setting appropriate behavioral limits and conducting safety assessments of the unit.
  5. Group Facilitation: Lead therapeutic groups, ensuring active participation and documenting patient involvement.
  6. Patient Rights Advocacy: Uphold and educate patients on their rights, particularly in cases of involuntary treatment or discharge against medical advice.
  7. Care Delivery: Implement nursing standards in patient assessments, treatment planning, and evaluations, ensuring that care is individualized and goal-oriented.
  8. Patient Education: Assess educational needs and provide relevant information regarding psychiatric conditions and treatment options.
  9. Leadership Responsibilities: As Charge Nurse, oversee patient care assignments, ensuring appropriate delegation and supervision of nursing staff.
  10. Effective Communication: Maintain clear and concise communication with the healthcare team, patients, and families, ensuring accurate documentation of care provided.
  11. Perform additional duties as required and adhere to compliance standards relevant to the nursing role.

Qualifications:

Education: Associate's Degree in Nursing.

Licensure: Valid nursing license in the state of Connecticut.

Experience: Minimum of zero to six months in a similar role.

Physical Requirements: Ability to perform significant manual tasks and lift up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment: Exposure to various environmental factors typical of a healthcare setting.

Company: Nuvance Health

Department: Behavioral Health Unit


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