Psychiatric nurse job description

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Facility:
LOC0001 - 55 Fogg Road55 Fogg
Road
Weymouth,
MA 02190

Department Name:
SSH Emergency Department APC PB

Status:
Part time

Budgeted Hours:
0

Shift:
Day/Eve Rotation (United States of America)

Under the general supervision of a supervising Psychiatrist, and in collaboration with the Exec. Dir., APCs, evaluates and implements treatment regimes for designated psychiatric patient population.

1. Takes initial history, perform physical assessments, prepares psychosocial evaluation and care plans, including management of risk.a. Consults with physicians, psychiatrist and other clinical staff members as necessary.b. Diagnoses health and developmental problems.2. Provides services to specific patient population.a. Provides advanced practice nursing care to patients suffering from acute or chronic mental health problems, managing therapeutic regimes according to protocols.b. Identifies risk factors and implements appropriate prevention and intervention.c. Provides psychotherapeutic intervention, including crisis intervention, and health teaching to clients.d. Identifies patient teaching needs and plans for education process.e. Coordinates referrals and facilitates transfers.f. Provides psychopharmacologic/intervention services.3. Assists in the development of protocols for specific psychiatric patient population.a. Works collaboratively with selected disciplines to develop integrated care plans for the psychiatric patient population throughout the continuum.b. Acts as clinical resource to other nursing staff in area of specialization.c. Plans and participates in staff education programs.d. Provides consultative liaison services.4. Is knowledgeable of, and utilizes appropriate community resources.a. Participates in community outreach as appropriate to describe mental health program.b. Coordinates the delivery of care with other clinical staff, consulting and collaborating as appropriate.c. Establishes and maintains strong working relationships with providers of psychiatric and mental health services, including South Shore Hospital's psychiatric staff.5. Maintains standards for certification in specialty role and certification.6. Performs all required responsibilities/duties addressing the ages of the patients served if responsible for the assessment, treatment, or care of patients.Requires BSN, Masters Degree in psychiatric nursing/related field.Current certification in specialty through American Nurses Association with authorization to practice in the expanded role.License to practice in Commonwealth of Massachusetts in the expanded role.Minimum Work ExperienceMinimal four (4) to five (5) years of acute psychiatric nursing and crisis evaluation/intervention.
varied

Responsibilities if Required:

Education if Required:

License/Registration/Certification Requirements:

LPN - $26.06/hr - $27.56/hr

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

LPN:

• Provide psychological evaluations/problem identification, and crisis interventions.
• Provide medical case management as needed.
• Assist consumers with psychological, social development and rehabilitation.
• Coordinate medical care and intervention with staff and psychiatrist.
• Draw blood for lab work for consumers.
• Monitor consumers' vital signs.
• Administer intramuscular medications.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records consistent with WellPower standards.
• Participate in team meetings, in-services, and supervisory sessions as required.
• Maintain a trauma informed environment of wellbeing.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Director of Nursing Lead Nurse and Program Manager.

EDUCATION:

LPN : Graduation from accredited school of nursing. Licensed as a Practical Nurse in good standing with the Board of Nursing of the State of Colorado.

EXPERIENCE:

LPN: 1-3 years of experience working with consumers with a serious and persistent mental illness preferred.

SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES:

• Knowledge or ability to learn and practice trauma informed principles and practices.
• Theoretical and working knowledge of psychotropic medications.
• Working knowledge of laboratory test results.
• Ability to assess crises situations and intervene appropriately.
• Familiarity with DSM IV and diagnostic techniques.
• Effective written and verbal communications skills.
• General knowledge of computer technology.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: None

MACHINES AND EQUIPMENT TO BE USED: Computers, calculators, fax machines, copiers, telephone and a variety of other office/clerical equipment.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires sitting, standing, bending and reaching. May require lifting up to 50 pounds. Requires manual dexterity sufficient to operate standard office machines such as computers, fax machines, the telephone and other office and/or clinical equipment.

WORKING CONDITIONS: Flexible schedules such as four 8's and a half day or four 10 hours days available. DAY HOURS

Introduction

Are you looking for a place to deliver excellent care patients deserve? At Parkridge Valley Hospital we support our colleagues in their positions. Join our Team as a(an) Psychiatric Nurse and access programs to assist with every stage of your career.

Benefits

Parkridge Valley Hospital offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

* Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
* Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.

* Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny

* Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing

* Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts

* 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)

* Employee Stock Purchase Plan

* Retirement readiness and rollover services and preferred banking partnerships

* Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)

* Colleague recognition program

* Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)

Learn more about Employee Benefits

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Are you a continuous learner? With more than 94,000 nurses throughout HCA Healthcare, we are one of the largest employers of nurses in the United States. Education is key to excellence! As a majority owner of Galen College of Nursing, which joins Research College of Nursing and Mercy School of Nursing as educational facilities within the HCA Healthcare family, we make it easier and more affordable to gain certifications and job skills. Apply today for our Psychiatric Nurse opening and continue to learn!

Job Summary and Qualifications

* You will oversee and direct the care of psychiatric patients.
* You will be the primary nurse leading the collaboration of all disciplines for well-coordinated care for your patients.
* You will demonstrate clinical knowledge of psychiatric nursing and maintains the highest quality of comprehensive patient care.
* You will display effective communication skills as evidenced by the ability to maintain therapeutic relationships with patients, families, physicians and staff.
* You must be able to set limits as needed by recognizing potential behavior problems and does so in a caring and consistent manner.
* You must possess accurate knowledge of psycho-dynamics and therapeutic processes as demonstrated by effective intervention and resolution of problems as they occur, and communication of the processes to others

What qualifications you will need:

* Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
* Nonviolent Crisis Intervention must be obtained within 30 days of employment start date
* Registered Nurse
* Associate Degree

This role requires you to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 based on local, state and /or federal law or regulations (unless a medical or religious exemption is approved).

Parkridge Valley offers behavioral health. We offer addictive disorder treatment services. These are for children, adolescents and adults. We have four distinctive campuses. These include Parkridge Valley Adult and Senior. These include Parkridge Valley Child and Adolescent campus. These also include Parkridge Valley Cleveland and Parkridge Valley West. Parkridge Valley West is a behavioral health hospital. We offer adult inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services. These are offered to residents of Marion and its surrounding counties.

HCA Healthcare has been named one of the World's Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute for ten consecutive years (2010-2019). In 2019, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

"Good people beget good people."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.

HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If growth and continued learning is important to you, we encourage you to apply for our Psychiatric Nurse opening. Our team will promptly review your application. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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