Psychiatric Nurse

1 week ago


Moyock, North Carolina, United States Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a highly skilled Psychiatric Nurse to join our team at Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter. This role will involve providing individualized psychiatric and medical nursing care to patients, with a focus on pediatric medical-surgical nursing experience.

About the Role

This is a challenging yet rewarding opportunity for a nurse with a passion for working with children and adolescents. As a Psychiatric Nurse, you will be responsible for planning, providing, and monitoring individualized psychiatric and medical nursing care following established policies, procedures, and regulations.

Duties and Responsibilities
  1. Plan, provide, and monitor individualized psychiatric and medical nursing care following established policies, procedures, and regulations.
  2. Perform therapeutic nursing interventions as established by individualized plan of care for preschool, school-age, or adolescent patients and their families.
  3. Provide developmentally appropriate psychosocial and clinical care.
  4. Communicate and collaborate effectively with all members of the healthcare team.
  5. Perform other duties as assigned.
Required Skills and Qualifications
  • 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 required within 1 year of hire.
  • RN certification preferred.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
  • Must have an Associates in Nursing/Diploma in Nursing with applicable experience, however a BSN is preferred. If hired with an ADN, the candidate must complete a BSN program within three years from their date of hire.
  • Pediatric medical-surgical nursing experience preferred.
  • Pediatric inpatient psychiatric or pediatric med-psych nursing experience is desirable.
  • Pediatric experience preferred.
Estimated Salary Range

$60,000 - $80,000 per year, based on experience and qualifications.

About Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter

Childrens Hospital Of The Kings Daughter is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to diversity and inclusion. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, as well as opportunities for professional growth and development.