About the position
The Psychiatric Registered Nurse (RN) provides a supervised, safe, therapeutic environment for the developmentally disabled, and/or mentally ill in long-term care and acute settings. This RN is responsible for providing comprehensive clinical care to patients, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation of both direct and indirect care. As an integral member of the interdisciplinary team, the nurse delivers patient and community-centered care, advocating for patients and their families by acting as a liaison and upholding their rights and beliefs. Utilizing evidence-based medical practices, the RN effectively manages unexpected and emergent situations, promptly addressing and treating a variety of injuries and illnesses with professionalism and expertise. International SOS Government Medical Services is recruiting Psychiatric RNs to support our medical staffing projects in New Hampshire. RNs may work in temporary, short-term, or long-term jobs. Recruited personnel would be working alongside our clients’ teams in secured federal facilities, medically remote locations, industrial projects, or in acute and long-term care facilities.
Responsibilities
- Conduct physical assessments of patients, including psychiatric or admissions.
- Develop and implement individualized care plans.
- Participate in Treatment Team Meetings to maximize positive results through interdisciplinary care.
- Administer medications and monitor their effects.
- Provide therapeutic interventions and crisis management.
- Collaborate with the interdisciplinary team to coordinate patient care.
- Manage delegated tasks to Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
- Educate patients and their families about treatment plans and health management.
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation of patient care.
- Advocate for patient rights and ensure a safe treatment environment.
- Initiate protocols for emergent situations where immediate action is necessary to prevent harm or injury.
- Respond to inquiries of family members, advocates and other interested parties, ensuring adherence to the confidentiality laws, and HIPPA Regulations.
- Testify in commitment hearing when found appropriate and necessary.
Requirements
- Minimum of three (3) years of nursing experience.
- Minimum of two (2) years' experience in inpatient Psychiatric Nursing.
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in all other areas assigned.
- Experience in an inpatient setting. Home health Psychiatric Nursing experience is not applicable.
- Licensed in New Hampshire and have no record of prior or pending disciplinary action against him or her by the licensure body or agency.
- Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) and Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) certification.
Benefits
- Comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance.
- 401k plan.
- Paid time off.
- Annual bonus.
