Psych RN (143967-656)

Works as part of a clinical multi-disciplinary team. Performs nursing assessment on all consumers coming to CRU. Accepts medication orders from physicians and executes it. Oversees and maintains medication and medication records in accordance with Agency policies and State regulations. Works with psychiatrist in the monitoring of medications. Takes leadership role in operating unit in psychiatrist’s absence. Coordinates medical care with psychiatrist and PCP. Supervises clinical staff. Responsible for contributing to and creating a recovery based environment. Completes a nursing assessment on all consumers admitted. Works closely with program coordinator on treatment and discharge planning. Identifies need for medical attention, alerts physician of medical concerns and coordinates referrals of consumers for medical care. Manages and monitors care of consumers. Consults with psychiatrist, obtains orders from psychiatrist and executes them. Oversees and maintains medication records in accordance with Agency policies and State Regulations. Takes leadership role in management of consumer treatment. Supervises and evaluates clinical staff. Follows up using progressive discipline steps as necessary. Completes clinical documentation and required paperwork in a timely fashion. Collects blood or urine specimens and arranges transport to lab as ordered by physician. Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIREMENTS
Req’d to be a Registered Nurse, currently licensed in the State of Arizona. Must have post-degree experience of two years in the area of psychiatric nursing or a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing.