Registered Nurse - Psychiatric

The Registered Nurse - Psychiatric provides compassionate care to patients in an acute psychiatric setting.

This role involves delivering high-quality nursing care, maintaining patient safety, and supporting patients with various psychiatric needs in a General Population (Adult Psych/BHH) environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide patient care in an acute psychiatric setting.
• Administer medications, monitor patient progress, and assess mental and physical health.
• Respond to emergency situations and de-escalate crises as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop and implement individualized care plans.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date patient records and documentation.
• Ensure compliance with facility protocols and industry standards, including safety measures.
• Participate in bi-weekly orientation sessions to stay updated on best practices and procedures.

• Basic Life Support (BLS), Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS), and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certifications.
• At least 2 years of experience in an acute psychiatric setting.

• Strong ability to adapt to fluctuating patient ratios and staffing needs.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective patient interaction.

• BLS, ACLS, and CPI certifications (current and valid).