Psychiatric Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary:

Provides nursing services to clients who receive psychotropic or other medications for behavioral health disorders. Participates with psychiatrist in the provision of telepsychiatry services.

Duties

• Responsible for providing medication education and monitoring to clients and their families.
• Coordinates services with psychiatrist and other members of the treatment team
• Completes medication education and monitoring for clients receiving psychiatry services.
• Responds to nursing voicemail and requests for refills and rescheduling of appointments.
• Monitors individual's health status and changes relative to medication changes or changes in symptoms
• Consults with pharmacist, outside health care providers and internal team members to assure coordination and continuity of care
• Provides health education on smoking, obesity, chronic illness, nutrition, and healthy lifestyles
• Advocates for needed healthcare services on behalf of individuals
• Uses technology to complete assessment, counseling, education and monitoring
• Participates in trainings, meetings and supervision as required.
• Completes Medication reconciliation upon admission, discharge from inpatient or medical appointments
• Performs other related duties as assigned

Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment.
• Proficient with electronic health record and Computer programs
• Ability to assess and triage clients needs
• Ability to recognize symptoms and side effects related to health and medications

Requirements:

• Completion of nursing school program with State of Illinois License as RN or LPN
• Preferred experience working in behavioral health setting
• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer
• 25% of time spent walking or standing, lift up to 10 pounds at times.