Inpatient Psychiatric Nurse - Lead Patient Care

SIGNET HEALTH CORP.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

The Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health & Psychiatry program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality care, promote patients' health, and collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team in a dynamic psychiatric setting.

The ideal candidate will educate patients and families, document all treatments in medical records, respond to psychiatric emergencies, conduct screenings, administer medications, and work closely with the care team to

Qualifications

• Licensed RN in DC (Board of Nurse Examiners for the District of Columbia).
• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• One year of adult psychiatric and/or chemical dependency nursing experience preferred.
• Psychiatric/mental health certification a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• American Heart Association BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Educating patients and their 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 and collaborating with other medical professionals and care team members.

Skills

Nursing

Psychiatric care

Patient education

Documentation

Emergency response

Team collaboration

Education

RN license - DC

Accredited nursing program

Tools

EMR/EHR systems

Job description

The Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health & Psychiatry program at MedStar Washington Hospital Center seeks a Registered Nurse to deliver high-quality care, promote patients' health, and collaborate with physicians and the multidisciplinary team in a dynamic psychiatric setting.

The ideal candidate will educate patients and families, document all treatments in medical records, respond to psychiatric emergencies, conduct screenings, administer medications, and work closely with the care team to