Inpatient Behavioral Health RN — Crisis Care

Signet Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health & Psychiatry program. The RN promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, and supervising assigned staff as needed.

Major duties include educating patients and families, documenting treatments in medical records, responding to psychiatric emergencies, conducting screenings, administering medications,

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed by the DC Board of Nurse Examiners.
• One year Adult Psych and/or Chemical Dependency nursing experience preferred.
• Psychiatric mental health certification a plus.
• Articulate verbal communication and strong written skills.
• Proficient computer skills; Cerner Medconnect experience preferred.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Educating patients and family members
• Documenting all treatments, medications, and other patient care aspects in medical records
• Responding to emergency psychiatric situations
• Conducting screenings and evaluations and monitoring patients
• Administering medications and monitoring responses to medication
• Following the Doctor’s orders and treatment plans
• Communicating & collaborating with other medical professionals and care team members

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Patient education

Computer skills

Education

Accredited nursing program

Licensed by DC Board of Nurse Examiners

Psychiatric mental health nursing certification (preferred)

Tools

Cerner Medconnect

Job description

MedStar Washington Hospital Center is seeking a Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health & Psychiatry program. The RN promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, and supervising assigned staff as needed.

Major duties include educating patients and families, documenting treatments in medical records, responding to psychiatric emergencies, conducting screenings, administering medications,