PSYCHIATRY RN

Job Description

Pay rate ranges from $51.32 to $54.99 based on experience. This job has multiple openings...Short Description:SMH Level 1 RN Psych ER
Schedule- Weekend Blocked, D/N rotational position, Holidays/On-Call/Callback/Charge per unit needs

Complete Description:Job Duties
-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.
-Test 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 referral.


Requirements:
NY License ONLY
BLS Certification (AHA) ONLY
Telemetry
Minimum 2 years experience

Behavior Characteristics:
Skills
| Skill | SkillTypeDescription | Duration | ExpertiseRatingDescription |
| RN License (NY License ONLY) | Required | 0 | |
| Two (2) Years Experience | Required | 0 | |
| BLS (American Heart Association ONLY) | Required | 0 | |
| Telemetry | Required | 0 | |


Job Requirements

PSYCHIATRY


Additional Information

Gotham Companies is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees