Psychiatric Nurse-RN - Edgar Outpatient - Days/ Evenings

Psychiatric Nurse-RN - Edgar Outpatient - Days/ Evenings

04 Sep 2024
Pennsylvania, York, 17401 York USA

Psychiatric Nurse-RN - Edgar Outpatient - Days/ Evenings

Psychiatric Nurse-RN - Edgar Outpatient - Days/ EveningsLocation: WellSpan Medical Group, York, PASchedule: Full TimeFull time (80 hours biweekly)Monday through Thursday9 am to 7:30 pmNo weekends and no holidaysSign On Bonus EligibleGeneral SummaryProvides and coordinates treatment and services to psychiatric patients. Functions as a member of the health care team at an intermediate nursing level to assist in the planning and implementation of patient care based upon sound nursing judgment, clinical preparation, knowledge, skills and experience. Nursing care is provided in accordance with the provisions of the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing. In addition, serves as a nursing resource for clinical staff and may serve as the key clinical contact in the absence of the Nursing Supervisor or Clinical Team Lead by providing support for clinical staff scheduling and competency oversight of clinicians.

Interviews patients and family members to obtain information about home environment, family relationships, health history, and patient's personality traits.

Administers medications as prescribed.

Coordinates care of assigned patients.

Conducts individual or group therapy sessions. Assesses patients' progress and modifies or extends treatment program accordingly.

Documents current, accurate observations of care to the patient in appropriate records.

Provides health care instruction/education to patient and family members.

Provides medication checks.

Provides support to nurse triage phone calls when appropriate.

Minimum Education:

Associates Degree From an accredited RN program. Required

Bachelors Degree From an accredited RN program. Preferred

Work Experience:

2 years Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

Licensed Registered Nurse Upon Hire Required or

Registered Nurse Multi State License Upon Hire Required and

Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Certified Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Upon Hire Preferred

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