RN - Behavioral Health Adult Inpatient

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Duties: Participate in multidisciplinary meetings e.g. daily morning rounds, treatment team planning, in-service training – by unit, department, and discipline, Department of Psychiatry Committee meetings, quality assurance activities. Conduct patient interviews and perform holistic initial nursing assessment on admission and discharge Evaluate, plan educate and implement nursing care of the patient. Utilize, complete and document in EMR all screening/assessment tools on admission and as per policy as pertain to Psychiatric patients (BROSET, CSSRS, ELOPEMENT, CIWA, CINA, AUDIT C, PSP) Prepare and perform Medication administration Conduct/cofacilitate nursing education groups Document in EMR per tour progress of patient Participate and document in the Comprehensive Treatment Plan Assist with performing diagnostic procedures within scope of practices (EKG, phlebotomy, vital signs, IV insertion) Participate in and guide ancillary staff in patient care activities special to psychiatry e.g. community meetings, small group patient meetings, use of seclusion and suicide precautions, elopement risks. Ensure that a safe therapeutic environment is maintained. Ensure safety of patients going off unit or offsite to diagnostic or therapeutic activities. Support efforts for positive patient outcomes and positive patient perception of care. Participates in patient-family or family conferences.

Skills: Required Skills & Experience: Two (2) years of behavioral health experience is required. Preferred Skills & Experience: N/A

Education: Required Education: Associates Degree (ASN, ADN) from an accreditated Nursing Program. Preferred Education: N/A Required Certifications & Licensure: New York State RN License. Primary Source Verification of License and Registration of Registered Professional Nurse from NYS Department of Education (NYSED). AHA BLS. Preferred Certifications & Licensure: N/A