Registered Nurse In-Patient Psych.

CareWell Health•East Orange, NJ

About The Position

The Registered Nurse In-Patient Psych treats actual or potential health problems through nursing diagnosis and case management, and teaches, counsels, and provides supportive care to patients and their significant others. The role includes assessing patients’ physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative needs; planning and delivering care; and evaluating outcomes. The nurse coordinates with physicians, coworkers, other healthcare departments, and case managers to support safe, timely, high-quality care and discharge.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
Current Registered Nurse license to practice in New Jersey.
Current BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

Nice To Haves

One or more years of Behavioral Health experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Perform thorough and timely assessments of patients’ physical, psychological, social, and rehabilitative conditions.
Identify problems and nursing needs, including discharge needs.
Intervene appropriately to address identified problems and needs.
Plan care according to standards of care.
Manage time efficiently and set priorities appropriately.
Evaluate the effectiveness of care and revise the plan when necessary.
Provide education consistent with patient and family learning abilities and preferences, and evaluate outcomes.
Communicate effectively with physicians, coworkers, patients, and families.
Report pertinent patient observations to physicians and other healthcare team members.
Provide shift reports on time and accurately and concisely.
Maintain accurate, complete, and concise patient medical-record documentation.
Maintain National Patient Safety Goals.
Verify, coordinate, and carry out physicians’ orders accurately.
Coordinate interdepartmental transfers smoothly and efficiently.
Coordinate interdepartmental activities, such as laboratory and radiology, to ensure timely and efficient care.
Communicate and coordinate with the Case Manager to support timely discharge, patient satisfaction, and quality care across the continuum of care.
Practice Universal Standard Precautions.
Demonstrate knowledge of departmental safety procedures, including safe handling of equipment and hazardous substances.
Be willing to work holidays and weekends and provide additional coverage as needed.