Psychiatric Registered Nurse - Modesto, United States - Central Valley Specialty Hospital

Central Valley Specialty Hospital
Central Valley Specialty Hospital
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Modesto, United States

3 weeks ago

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

Using independent and interdependent judgment, the Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) in compliance with the state of California, Title 22 Nursing Service maintains the delivery of quality care by assuring the nursing care plan is followed.

In collaboration with the physician, the RN assures implementation of the assessment plan, evaluation, and follow-up of the plan of care for the patient population.


POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

  • A valid and current Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing
  • Three years of psychiatric nursing experience or National certification as a Psychiatric Nurse

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

  • Conducts intake assessments through interview 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 medical 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 client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
  • Assists the client 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.
  • Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.
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