Part Time Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse

Role Overview: Provides direct patient care activities including assessment, diagnosis, planning, implementation, and evaluation within nursing standards. Promotes patient and family-centered care, educates on illness management, and ensures safety and quality compliance. Develops and documents individualized care plans collaboratively with the interdisciplinary team, addressing physical, psychosocial, and emotional needs while considering patient preferences and cultural factors. Maintains safety as a top priority in a safety-sensitive environment.

• Promotes healing environment through patient and family education on care and medication management.
• Participates in safety, quality, and regulatory activities, and engages in professional development.
• Creates and communicates personalized care plans with clear goals, coordinating across care teams.
• Uses critical nursing skills to assess patient needs holistically, respecting cultural and emotional factors.

• Education:
  
  Nursing Diploma/Associate’s Degree required;
  Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
• Experience:
  
  No prior experience required; 2+ years preferred.
• Licenses &
  
  Certifications:
  
  Valid RN license.

Key

Skills:

Patient education, safety focus, collaborative team communication, critical thinking, cultural competence.

This role offers opportunities for career progression through a structured nursing ladder, with pay increases aligned with advancement. Benefits include comprehensive health coverage, retirement plans, tuition assistance, flexible spending accounts, paid time off, and more. The position emphasizes professional growth, leadership, and excellence in patient care.