Psych Nurse

Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentialsCompensation DisclaimerCompensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations.Department: Crisis Triage CenterFTE: 0.90Full TimeShift: DaysPosition Summary:Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in a mental health/psychiatric environment.

The following information aims to provide potential candidates with a better understanding of the requirements for this role.

Design nursing care plans and assist in the development of overall care plans for psychiatric patients, ensure administration of appropriate overall care in a manner conducive to recovery.

Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures.

Patient care assignment may include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.Detailed responsibilities:
* PATIENT CARE
- Interview, examine, and assess the health status of psychiatric patients with various cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders
* PATIENT CARE
- Observe patient behavior, activities, and mental status; perform triage and crisis intervention
* PATIENT CARE
- Write treatment plans; coordinate patient drug and procedure activities; administer medication and treatment; provide and coordinate nursing care of assigned patients; may facilitate group therapy and/or education sessions
* PATIENT CARE
- Chart and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patients conditions; collect and document data and information; may perform computerized data entry
* PATIENT CARE
- Perform nursing intakes, draw blood and other patient specimens; may perform or coordinate laboratory tests
* PATIENT CARE
- Educate patients and families on treatment regimens, management of side effects, and compliance with the treatment plans; provide emotional support and acts as advocate for patients and families
* PATIENT CARE
- Provide information and facilitate communication between physicians, medical students, staff, patients, families, and community; coordinate and consult with a milieu of service providers
* POLICY & PROCEDURE
- Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
* DEVELOPMENT
- Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
* ADMINISTRATION
- Perform various administrative functions such as monitoring expenditures and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects to develop service plans; may propose changes to program policies and procedures
* PRECEPTOR
- Participate in orientation, and having successfully completed preceptor training, assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
* TESTS AND PROCEDURES
- Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
* EMERGENCY MEASURES
- Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
* MEDICATION
- Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
* ENVIRONMENT
- Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
* PATIENT SAFETY 1
- Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
* PATIENT SAFETY 2
- Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
* PATIENT SAFETY 3
- Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
* PATIENT SAFETY 4
- Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
* PATIENT SAFETY 5
- Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they dont understand or may "not seem right"QualificationsEducation:Essential:
* Program GraduateNonessential:
* Bachelors DegreeEducation specialization:Essential:
* Nationally Accredited Nursing GraduateNonessential:
* NursingExperience:Essential:Nonessential:Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo

1 year directly related experienceCredentials:Essential:
* CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days
* RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NMPhysical Conditions:Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. xywuqvp


Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.Working conditions:Essential:
* Sig Haz: Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients
* Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
* Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as requiredSign-On Bonus AvailableRelocation Assistance AvailableDepartment: Registered Nurse