RN Adult Psych
About The Position
The RN is an essential member of the Patient Care Team, responsible for delivering direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all areas of the unit. The RN delegates interventions that can be performed by others, supervises as appropriate, and helps maintain a safe environment for effective nursing care. The RN also provides education to patients and families and collaborates with other health professionals in planning and managing health care. In an inpatient behavioral unit, skills such as basic dysrhythmia, IV insertion and care, wound care, PICC line care, and Foley care may be required. Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training is preferred or must be obtained before completion of orientation.
Requirements
- Current Maine RN license.
- Basic Life Support certification.
- Graduation from an approved Nursing program.
Nice To Haves
- Crisis Prevention Institute (CPI) training is preferred, or must be obtained before completion of orientation.
- Basic dysrhythmia, IV insertion and care, wound care, PICC line care, and Foley care may be required in an inpatient behavioral unit.
Responsibilities
- Deliver direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process in all areas of the unit.
- Delegate interventions that can be performed by others and supervise as appropriate.
- Help maintain a safe environment for effective nursing care.
- Provide education to patients and families.
- Collaborate with other health professionals in planning and managing health care.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
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