Inpatient Psychiatry RN: Team Care Leader & Crisis Response

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

Job summary

MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health & Psychiatry program to promote and restore patients’ health by performing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, and supporting patients and families.

The role collaborates with care teams to educate patients, document care, respond to psychiatric emergencies, and administer medications while following physician orders

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited nursing program.
• Licensed by the District of Columbia Board of Nurse Examiners.
• One year Adult Psych and/or Chemical Dependency nursing experience preferred.
• Psychiatric mental health certification a plus.
• American Heart Association BLS certification is required.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

BLS certification

Cerner MedConnect

Education

Nursing degree from accredited program

Licensed by DC Board of Nurse Examiners

Tools

Cerner MedConnect

Job description

MedStar Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC, seeks an experienced Registered Nurse for the Inpatient Adult Behavioral Health & Psychiatry program to promote and restore patients’ health by performing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and the multidisciplinary team, and supporting patients and families.

The role collaborates with care teams to educate patients, document care, respond to psychiatric emergencies, and administer medications while following physician orders