(Archived) Psychiatric-Mental Health RN

13 WEEK PSYCHIATRIC NURSE CONTRACT
7P-7A SHIFT
VALDOSTA, GA.
$35/HR.

JOB SUMMARY

Provide professional nursing care to emotionally disturbed and/or mentally ill patients for Behavioral Health and Recovery Services. Work with clinical and case management staff to coordinate care and assist in treatment plans for patients; and to perform related work.

JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.

• Plans and provides nursing care for patients.

• Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.

• Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.

• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.

• Arranges further medical attention when necessary.

• Assists the patient in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.

• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.

• Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.

• Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.

• Maintains patient confidentiality.

• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical record keeping.

• Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.

EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited program of registered nursing and possession of a valid and current Registered Nurse license issued by the Georgia Board of Registered Nursing or have a Compact RN License.

EXPERIENCE: MUST HAVE AT LEAST 1 YEAR OF PSYCHIATRIC/MENTAL HEALTH EXPERIENCE