- Interview, examine, and assess the health status of psychiatric patients with various cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders
- Observe patient behavior, activities, and mental status; perform triage and crisis intervention
- Write treatment plans; coordinate patient drug and procedure activities; administer medication and treatment; provide and coordinate nursing care of assigned patients; may facilitate group therapy and/or education sessions
- Chart and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patients' conditions; collect and document data and information; may perform computerized data entry
- Perform nursing intakes, draw blood and other patient specimens; may perform or coordinate laboratory tests
- Educate patients and families on treatment regimens, management of side effects, and compliance with the treatment plans; provide emotional support and act as advocate for patients and families
- Provide information and facilitate communication between physicians, medical students, staff, patients, families, and community; coordinate and consult with a milieu of service providers
- Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
- Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
- Perform various administrative functions such as monitoring expenditures and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects to develop service plans; may propose changes to program policies and procedures
- Participate in orientation, and having successfully completed preceptor training, assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
- Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable
- Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
- Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
- Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
- Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
- Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
- Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may 'not seem right'
- Program Graduate
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (preferred)
- Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate
- Current CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers
- Current RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
- 1 year of directly related experience preferred
- Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.
- Sig Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials req PPE
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Mental Health Nurse - Cedar Crest, United States - University of New Mexico
Description
Mental Health Nurse
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Registered Nurse to work on our Mental Health unit. In this role, you will design nursing care plans and assist in the development of overall care plans for psychiatric patients while ensuring adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. You will also provide and coordinate nursing care of assigned patients which may include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Depending on your Nursing Education and National Certifications, you'll work towards one of five Clinical Advancement Program levels that offer increasing compensation. Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement are available
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