Staff that do well in this position can be new graduates, those interested in learning more about mental health nursing, those looking for a less strenuous environment.
The nurse on duty will have the primary focus of taking vital signs, medication management, waived testing,
reviewing lab work, assessing patients, coordinating with outpatient services, communicating with the team
and providing support to the team and patients with any ADL monitoring.
Lead group sessions with patients; i.e. Nurse education
Strong communication skills are required for working with physicians on patients’ medical status and changes
to medications and in communication with peers and leadership. When not on duty, communication with peers
and leadership is required to fulfill shifts when needed.
Exercises strong documentation skills and is able to use the Electronic Medical Records program.
Engages in performance improvement activities and provides information in areas of infection control, risk and safety management, medication management, and record quality controls as assigned.
