Registered Nurse; Psychiatry

Job Summary


Under direction of the Nurse Manager and working as part of the Psychiatric Care Team, the Nurse is responsible for conducting psychiatric assessment; assessing physical health needs; providing management and administration of medication in conjunction with psychiatrist; providing a range of treatment, rehabilitation, and support services, and sharing shift management responsibility with other staff members. The nurse will provide Nursing Care visits, which include long acting injection treatments. Through provision of services, the Nurse promotes healthy lifestyles and independence.


Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities


Provides Registered Nurse Care appointments for patients


Assesses patients, physical status, mental status, and assess for psychiatric symptoms including psychotic symptoms and safety factors


Refers for case worker and or counseling when appropriate


Assesses medication adherence. Assess medication for refill needs. Manage the medication system, administer and document medication treatment.


Screens and monitor patients for medical problems/side effects.


Collaborates with shared appointment with provider, especially if the patient is not doing well or needs med change or dose change or having side effects.


Provides Bridge Appointments: review hospital discharge orders, shared appointment with provider, enter new orders into epic, enter hospital info into epic such as reason for hospitalization and other items as needed


Assists patient with scheduling with PCP


if provider is not available for shared appointment then assesses patient and if patient is stable on current meds, then sends refill request to provider


Coordinates, implements, and administers IM injections


Accesses OARRS report when patient is on controlled meds


obtain urine for drug screen for any patient that is on a controlled med. (when provider orders this)


Communicates and coordinates services with other medical providers


Engages in health promotion, prevention, and education activities (i.e. assess for risky behaviors and attempt behavior change)


Meets with patients individually to provide comprehensive medication education and to monitor for side effects and the effectiveness of medications. Assists patients in developing a system to assure medication compliance. Involves family and/or significant others as needed and requested by the patient


Educates other team members to help them monitor psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects


Works with the program psychiatrist to initiate and stabilize patients on medications.


If the provider is not available for shared appointment, assesses patient and if patient is stable on current medications, then sends refill request to provider.


Provides Bridge Appointments: review hospital discharge orders, shared appointment with provider, enter new orders into epic, enter hospital info into epic such as reason for hospitalization and other items as needed.


Provides consultation services regarding psychiatric and medical difficulties, as necessary.


Communicates and coordinates services with other medical providers, especially with clozapine resources including STARS consultation.


Educates other team members to help them monitor psychiatric symptoms and medication side effects.


Utilizes EMR systems including Epic, REMS, OARRS, and CliniSync.


Provides triage line coverage.


Participates in the development of a new service.


Participates in clinical team meetings and treatment planning to assure appropriateness and coordination of care.


Maintains organization and safety regarding medications by storing and wasting them according to policy.


Other Job Duties & Responsibilities


Other related duties as assigned


Core Competencies


Nursing Process: Delivers holistic, patient-focused care through assessment, diagnosis, outcomes/planning, implementation and evaluation.


Communication: Expresses thoughts clearly, concisely, and effectively both verbally and in writing. Presents in a confident, clear, and enthusiastic manner when addressing people in a large or small group. Demonstrates a sound knowledge of the subject matter.


Values Diversity: Collaborates with and involves others, demonstrating a respect for divergent viewpoints; interacts well with diverse people and groups, thereby contributing to an environment that is equitable, inclusive, and cooperative. An awareness of and sensitivity to the cultural diversity of the population served.


Interpersonal Relations: Relates well to