RN Psych Acute
About The Position
The RN Psych Acute provides comprehensive, compassionate care to adult patients experiencing mental health crises, helping them recover safely, manage their conditions, and transition back to their lives. The role combines clinical knowledge in adult psychiatry, technological proficiency, compassion, communication, and an adaptable, patient-centered approach. The nurse assesses patients’ mental states, administers and monitors medications, conducts crisis interventions and risk assessments, provides preventative health education, and coordinates care. The position also includes individualized care planning, therapeutic group activities, interdisciplinary collaboration, documentation, and discharge planning.
Requirements
- At least one year of RN experience.
- Active California RN license.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
- Associate Degree in Nursing.
Responsibilities
- Complete timely admissions, shift assessments, and discharge assessments; identify patients’ psychosocial, spiritual, cultural, and learning needs; and develop individualized care plans for adult psychiatric patients.
- Administer medications for conditions such as depression or schizophrenia, monitor for side effects and effectiveness, and document related actions.
- Identify potential patient problems, including life-threatening situations and danger signs such as self-harm or aggression; use de-escalation techniques and crisis interventions to support patient safety.
- Lead or assist with group therapy sessions and coping-skill activities to help patients develop mental health management strategies.
- Collaborate with doctors, social workers, and therapists to establish treatment goals and ensure continuity of care; document care and patient progress in medical charts.
- Provide preventative health education and instruct patients and families about illness management and treatment.
- Help plan safe discharges, including connecting patients with outside support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
