Registered Nurse I - Psychiatric Emergency Department
Current• Providing nursing care for adolescent (ages 12-17 years) and adult (ages 18+ years) psychiatric patient demographics• Performing and documenting comprehensive mental and physical assessments on patients on admission and as needed, contributing to accurate diagnoses and individualized treatment plans• Collaborating with patient, patient’s collateral, and interdisciplinary team in accordance with HIPAA to develop comprehensive care plans and improve patient outcomes• Administering emergency psychiatric drugs to patients during acute phases of their mental illness• Responding to behavioral emergencies (Code Gold) throughout hospital and performing quick decision-making to restore safety and security of patients and staff.• Delivering holistic nursing care with respect to individuals’ spiritual and cultural needs• Acting as preceptor for new staff/new hire as needed in compliance with hospital policy