Psych Nurse (RN) Part Time (Day Shift)

UHS•Orlando, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Registered Nurse will provide nursing care for psychiatric patients, including child, adolescent, geriatric and chemical dependency patients using the nursing process. Duties include: assess mental health needs, develop nursing diagnoses, identify outcomes, plan and evaluate nursing care; administer and/or monitor the effects and side effects of medications and treatments ordered by a physician; to ensure safety and provide milieu management and crisis intervention strategies. The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services. Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers a full continuum of care including inpatient treatment services for children, adolescents and adults; and partial hospitalization, intensive out-patient and ECT services for adults.

Requirements

Ability to pass a Level 2 Background Investigation.
Graduate of accredited school of nursing (Associate's Degree) required.
Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Florida required.
Minimum of one (1) year related experience required.
Current CPR Certification required.
Must be available to attend the full hospital and departmental orientations: Week 1: M-F 8 AM - 4 PM / Week 2: Tu & Wed 9 AM - 4 PM.

Nice To Haves

BSN preferred.
Psychiatric nursing experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide leadership and direction to licensed vocational nurses, psychiatric technicians, and counselors.
Direct milieu management.
Provide assessment of patients’ psychiatric and medical status.
Contribute to treatment plan as a member of interdisciplinary team.
Document nursing care, treatment, and patient’s response to treatment.
Recognize signs and symptoms of mental health disorders and chemical dependency disorders and apply/utilize appropriate treatment interventions.