RN - Hospital / Inpatient - 20609045

University of Rochester Strong Memorial Hospital • Rochester, NY

6h

About The Position

The RN conducts patient intake assessments and gathers case histories through interviews with patients and relatives. The role plans and provides nursing care, assesses patients’ medical and emotional status, and recommends treatment options. The RN works with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff to design appropriate treatment plans, administers medications, and monitors and documents patients’ reactions. The position also supports patients in understanding emotional disturbances and the need for treatment, arranges further medical attention when necessary, and helps maintain a safe and secure environment for patients and staff. The RN documents care and patient information, follows physicians’ written orders, maintains confidentiality and accurate medical records, and performs administrative tasks. The role provides courteous, high-quality service to patients and the public by responding to requests or making appropriate referrals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake assessments and interview patients and relatives to gather case histories.
• Plan and provide nursing care for patients.
• Make nursing diagnoses of patients’ medical and emotional status and recommend treatment options.
• Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff to design appropriate treatment plans.
• Administer psychotropic drugs and other medications and note patients’ reactions.
• Arrange further medical attention when necessary.
• Help clients understand the nature of emotional disturbances and accept the need for treatment.
• Help maintain a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Assess vital signs related to pain and ensure pain is treated.
• Document patient information on medical charts and follow physicians’ written orders.
• Maintain patient confidentiality.
• Maintain accurate records of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping practices.
• Perform administrative tasks, including filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
• Provide courteous, high-quality service to patients and the public by responding to requests or making appropriate referrals.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed