Psychiatric RN Registered Nurse - Psychiatric
Company: Acadia Healthcare Inc
Location: Chicago
Posted on: November 19, 2023
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Job Description:
Psychiatric RN Registered Nurse* Provide and coordinate care by
assessing physical and behavioral health needs of patient, develop
and implement nursing care plans, maintain medical records and
educate patients and their families about various physical and
behavioral health conditions.
* Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope
of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act
regulations, policies, procedures and protocols, as well as
facility and corporate policies and procedures.
* Ensure physician's orders are legible if taken verbally and
transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
* Ensure patient's status is assessed on an ongoing basis and
pertinent information gathered is documented.
* Collaborate with others to ensure that all patients' physical,
biopsychosocial, age, developmental and cultural needs are met and
when they are not met, acknowledges and works to resolve customer
complaints.
* Notify physician of significant changes in status such as
difficulties with detox, medical emergency or change in medical
status regarding response to medications, etc.
* Ensure nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs and
initial treatment plan is completed upon admission.
* Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in
providing direct patient care.
* Accurately administer medications per ordered note and document
accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on
required documents.
* Responsible for completing admission and discharge processed
efficiently and accurately as directed.
* Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining
professional boundaries, being respectful to personal space, giving
patient direct attention and maintaining rational detachment.
* Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as
directed.
* Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients,
visitors, coworkers and others involved in patient treatment in an
effective manner.
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