Psychiatric Registered Nurse job description
A psychiatric registered nurse or a PMH RN is responsible for providing mental health care to patients. By working with doctors and other nurses, they develop treatments meant to encourage sustainable healing.
Example psychiatric registered nurse requirements on a job description
- Registered Nurse Licensure
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing
- Minimum 1-3 years of experience in psychiatric nursing
- Knowledge of medical terminology and standards of practice
- Familiarity with psychiatric medications and treatments
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to assess patient needs and provide appropriate care
- Ability to handle stressful situations calmly and effectively
- Compassionate and empathetic attitude towards patients
Psychiatric Registered Nurse job description example 1
Ardent Health Services psychiatric registered nurse job description
SIGN ON BONUS and RELOCATION available for qualified candidates
We are looking for a Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Adult Behavioral Team in Albuquerque, NM.
**Accepting New Graduates, grow your career with Lovelace!
This job is located at Lovelace Medical Center, in the heart of Albuquerque, is an acute care hospital providing comprehensive care, including around-the-clock emergency care, surgical services, non-invasive robotic spine surgery, cardiology, stroke care, radiology and oncology services, including the state's only Gamma Knife Center for non-invasive radiologic brain surgery.
Responsibilities
Registered Nurse (RN) Job Requirements:
Responsible and accountable for the practice of Professional Nursing, to include patient care and staff management assigned to the RN in his/her charge within the behavioral health/pyschiatric unit. May serve in the role of Charge Nurse and is accountable for professional practice. Adheres to policies and procedures and regulations to ensure compliance and patient safety.
Qualifications
Registered Nurse (RN) Education and Experience Requirements:
Minimum: Associate's Degree or Diploma of Nursing Desired: Bachelor's Degree in Nursing Desired: One (1) year experience Valid NM RN License or valid multi-state compact license BLS; ACLS and PALS may be required by hiring department Ability to maintain strict patient confidentiality Management skills Strong organization and problem solving skills Works well in a team setting Communicates effectively both orally and in writing
Why Lovelace?
New Mexico Hospital Association/ American Hospital Association Quest for Excellence award, general Acute Hospital, 2021 U.S. News & World Report, Chest Pain MI Registry Performance achievement Award, 2021 "A" grade from Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade, 2019, Fall 2020 Healthgrades 2020 Specialty Excellence Awards: Pulmonology Care excellence, 2020; American's 100 Modern Healthcare's Best Places to Work, 2016-2019 U.S. New & World Report "Best Hospitals," in Congestive Heart Failure, Heart Attack, 2021-2022 Best Hospitals for cardiac care, 2019; America's 100 Best Hospitals for Coronary Intervention, 2019 American Heart Association/ American Stroke Association "Get with the Guidelines" Stroke gold Plus quality Achievement Award, 2012-2022 (Target Honor Roll - Elite Plus, 2019-2022)
Lovelace is a drug-free employer with smoke free campuses.
With 30 hospitals and hundreds of clinics, Ardent Health Services is a premier provider of health care services, delivered with compassion for patients and their families and with respect for employees, physicians and other health professionals. Nearly half of our facilities have been recognized among healthcare's best places to work.
Our hospitals and health systems include; Hillcrest Health System in Oklahoma, UT Health East Texas, BSA Health System, and Seton Medical Center Harker Heights in Texas, Lovelace Health System in New Mexico, University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus in Kansas, Portneuf Medical Center in Idaho, as well as Hackensack Meridian Health at Pascack Valley, and Hackensack Meridian Health Mountainside hospitals in New Jersey.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse job description example 2
RWJBarnabas Health psychiatric registered nurse job description
Come join the best! Are you looking to grow in your career? This is a great opportunity for Registered Nurses looking to grow in their career in the Behavioral Health Department at Barnabas Behavioral Health Center in Toms River, NJ! Located in Tom's River, seaside town just 10 minutes away from the beach! Large community with many things to do and see!
The Registered Nurse assesses, plans, implements, and evaluates nursing care for psychiatric patients in accordance with the Nurse Practice Act for the State of New Jersey and the policies and procedures of the Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center. All methods of practice shall conform to written hospital policies and procedures and be carried out to the highest achievable level of competence in a manner demonstrating concern and consideration. The Registered Nurse will demonstrate Barnabas Health's philosophy to Total Quality Management by actively applying that philosophy in all dealings with both internal and external customers.
Requirements
*Must be a graduate of an accredited School of Nursing
*Must be licensed by the New Jersey State Board of Nursing as a Registered Nurse
*Current BLS for Health Care Providers Program Certification
*Minimum two (2) years experience in an inpatient setting preferred
*One (1) year experience in a psychiatric/chemical dependency field preferred
*Must possess excellent communication, interpersonal, and time management skills
Our Core Values
Compassion, Quality, Accountability, Integrity, Diversity and Teamwork.
- Full Comprehensive Benefits Package begin 1st of Month following start date
- Tuition Reimbursement
- 240 Hours of PTO a year for Full-time and prorated for Part-time
- Per Diem minimum is 1 weekend per schedule and 2 holidays per year (1 winter, 1 summer)
- Clinical Ladder with a Bonus for full-time, part-time, per diem
- Certification Bonus $2500 for Full-time and prorated for part-time and per diem
- Extensive areas for growth opportunities
- Full-time, Part-time, Per diem opening
- Extra Pay included for those RNs with a BSN or MSN for Full-time/Part-time
- Per Diem receive $5/hour shift diff
- All positions include shift differential
- Educational opportunities within the Hospital and Department
- Continuing Education with approval for reimbursement
The Barnabas Health Behavioral Health Center (with Monmouth Medical Center Southern Campus Behavioral Health Services) constitutes a freestanding 100-bed acute care psychiatric facility which provides inpatient and intensive outpatient programs for adults and older adults diagnosed with psychiatric and dual disorders.
Psychiatric Registered Nurse job description example 3
Adventist HealthCare psychiatric registered nurse job description
If you are a current Adventist HealthCare employee, please click this link to apply through your Workday account.
Shady Grove Hospital seeks to hire an experienced Registered Nurse for our Behavioral Health unit who will embrace our mission to extend God's care through the ministry of physical, mental and spiritual healing.
As a Behavioral Health, Registered Nurse you will
• Report directly to the Clinical Nurse Manager and independently be responsible for the safe and effective delivery of patient-centered care in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. • Educate patients and family through the continuum of care while striving to advance your own knowledge and skills.
• Demonstrate professionalism, adhere to ANA standards of practice, and exemplify the Adventist HealthCare values as they fulfill our nursing mission and vision.
• Utilize equipment and technology correctly, delegate non-nursing duties appropriately to maximize efficiency and effectiveness
Qualifications include:
• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing with a minimum of an Associate of Science degree required, Bachelor's Degree preferred
• Valid Maryland RN license required
• Active American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• One year of current Behavioral Health, Registered Nurse experience or related acute care experience
At Adventist HealthCare our job is to care for you. We do this by offering:
• Work life balance through non rotating shifts
• Recognition and rewards for professional expertise
• Free Employee parking
As a faith-based organization, with over a century of caring for the communities in the Maryland area, Adventist HealthCare has earned a reputation for high-quality, compassionate care. Adventist HealthCare was the first and is the largest healthcare provider in Montgomery County.
If you want to make a difference in someone's life every day, consider a position with a team of professionals who are doing just that, making a difference.
Join the Adventist HealthCare team today!
Work Schedule:
1845-0715
4 shifts per month (2 weekend nights and 2 weekday nights)
COVID-19 Vaccination
Adventist HealthCare requires all applicants to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 before commencing employment. Applicants may be required to furnish proof of vaccination and, if offered, may elect to be vaccinated at an designated Adventist HealthCare location.
Tobacco and Drug Statement
Tobacco use is a well-recognized preventable cause of death in the United States and an important public health issue. In order to promote and maintain a healthy work environment, Adventist HealthCare will not hire applicants for employment who either state that they are nicotine users or who test positive for nicotine and drug use.
While some jurisdictions, including Maryland, permit the use of marijuana for medical purposes, marijuana continues to be classified as an illegal drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act. As a result, medical marijuana use will not be accepted as a valid explanation for a positive drug test result.
Adventist HealthCare will withdraw offers of employment to applicants who test positive for Cotinine (nicotine) and marijuana. Those testing positive are given the opportunity to re-apply in 90 days, if they can truthfully attest that they have not used any nicotine products in the past ninety (90) days and successfully pass follow-up testing.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Adventist HealthCare is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. We are committed to attracting, engaging, and developing the best people to cultivate our mission-centric culture. Our goal is to have a welcoming, equitable, and safe place to work and grow for all employees, no matter their background. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.
Adventist HealthCare will make reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, in accordance with applicable law. Adventist HealthCare is a religious organization as defined under applicable law; however, it will endeavor to provide reasonable accommodations for applicants' religious beliefs.
Applicants who wish to request accommodations for disabilities or religious belief should contact the Support Center HR Office.