PSYCHIATRIC UNIT NURSE

Company: University of New Mexico
Location: Placitas
Posted on: August 26, 2024

Job Description:

Sign-on Bonus and Relocation Reimbursement available! A psychiatric unit nurse is responsible for providing professional nursing care to patients in a mental health/psychiatric environment. The nurse must design nursing care plans and assist in the development of overall care plans for psychiatric patients, ensure proper administration of appropriate overall care in a manner conducive to recovery, and adhere to hospital and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric age groups. The nurse must also maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with hospital standards.

• 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 as necessary
• 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 Qualifications: Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate, RN licensure in the state of employment (or eligible for reciprocity), CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Professional Rescuers within 30 days of employment, and at least one year of related experience preferred. Physical Requirements: Heavy work requiring exertion of 50 to100 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. Working Conditions: May encounter physical risk/injuries due to combative patients and exposure to chemicals and biohazardous materials requiring personal protective equipment.

Keywords: University of New Mexico, Rio Rancho , PSYCHIATRIC UNIT NURSE, Healthcare , Placitas, New Mexico