PSYCH RN
Company: Amergis
Location: Yankton
Posted on: October 26, 2024
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Job Description:
The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse, requires a
wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise.
PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education, in
addition to the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental
health and substance use disorders. The nurse demonstrates ability
to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner and
demonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the
coordination of patient care. The PMH RN works in a variety of
settings and provides comprehensive care to individuals, families,
and communities when applicable.Essential Duties and
Responsibilities:Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan,
implement and evaluate patient care in a psychiatric facility
settingPartners with individuals to achieve their recovery
goalsProvides health promotion and maintenanceConducts intake
screening, evaluation, and triageProvides case managementTeaches
self-care activitiesAdministers and monitors psychobiological
treatment regimensPractices crisis intervention and
stabilizationEngages in psychiatric rehabilitation and
interventionEducates patients, families, and communitiesCoordinates
care within interdisciplinary teamsEvaluates signs and symptoms
indicating physiologic and psychosocial changes in the patient's
conditionIdentifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient care
requirementsProvides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patient
environmentRevises the plan of care according to evaluation,
changes in psychiatric and medical plan of care, and
effective/ineffective nursing interventionsHas strong awareness and
understanding of suicide preventionUnderstands community resources
and outpatient programs for mental health and substance use
disordersAdheres to Facility/Client procedures and protocols at all
timesPerforms other duties as assigned/necessaryMinimum
Requirements:Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state
practicingComplies with all relevant professional standards of
practiceParticipation and completion of Amergis' Competency program
when applicableCurrent CPR if applicableTB Questionnaire, PPD or
chest x-ray if applicableCurrent Health certificate (per contract
or state regulation)Must meet all federal, state and local
requirementsSuccessful completion of new hire training as
applicable to job siteUnderstand patient confidentiality and HIPAA
requirementsAbility to effectively elicit/provide information to
and from appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to,
supervisors, co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills;
proficiency in the English language is requiredComputer proficiency
requiredMust be at least 18 years of ageBenefitsAt Amergis, we
firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our
organization and we are happy to offer the following
benefits:Competitive pay & weekly paychecksHealth, dental, vision,
and life insurance401(k) savings planAwards and recognition
programs*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment
status.About AmergisAmergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare
Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting
people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful
opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and
school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital,
government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation,
Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best
workforce solutions.Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative
action employer. All qualified applicants will receive
consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender
identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national
origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other
characteristic protected by law.
Keywords: Amergis, Council Bluffs , PSYCH RN, Healthcare , Yankton, Iowa
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