RN Psych Acute
About The Position
As an RN Psych Acute, you will care for adult patients experiencing mental health crises, supporting their safe recovery, management of their conditions, and transition back to their lives. The role includes assessing patients’ mental states, administering medications, providing crisis interventions, conducting risk assessments, offering preventative health education, and coordinating care for diverse patient populations. Success requires clinical knowledge in adult psychiatry, technological proficiency, compassion, strong communication, and adaptability in delivering patient-centered care.
Requirements
- One year of RN experience.
- Active RN license in California.
- 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, monitor their effectiveness and side effects, and document related care.
- Identify and respond to potential patient problems, including self-harm, aggression, and other life-threatening situations; use de-escalation techniques and crisis interventions to maintain patient safety.
- Lead or assist with group therapy sessions and coping-skill activities.
- 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.
- Support safe discharge planning, including connecting patients with outside support.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
