Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Central Outreach Wellness Center; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Outreach Wellness Center is seeking a Psychiatric Registered Nurse to assess patients, discuss care plans, and build trusting relationships while listening to and addressing needs.

You will provide nursing care to psychiatric patients, support families, document in the EHR, review labs, and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to coordinate treatment. This is a full-time position with a focus on compassionate, HIPAA-compliant care in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Active RN license required.
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurs. certification required.
• CPR certification required.
• Strong communication with professionals and patients from diverse backgrounds.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple tasks.
• Emphasis on HARM reduction in care.
• Trauma-informed, non-judgmental patient approach.
• LGBTQ+ cultural competency.
• Adaptability in a dynamic setting.
• Punctuality and reliable attendance.

Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to psychiatric patients.
• Provide psychological support to patients and families.
• Conduct individual and group psychoeducation; support systems.
• Review charts and monitor patient progress; document changes.
• Monitor adherence to treatment regimens; administer meds as directed.
• Take vitals and perform injections when needed.
• Crisis assessment and planning; triage calls.
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, and other team members.
• Document in the EHR; communicate lab results to prescribers.
• Assist with duties like prescriptions and prior authorizations.

Education

Active Registered Nursing License

Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Certification

CPR certification

Strong communication skills with professionals and patients from all demographics

Ability to work in fast-paced environment

Emphasis on HARM reduction

Trauma-informed Non-judgmental approach to patient care

LGBTQ+ cultural competency

Ability to adapt to changing environment

Multi-tasking

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: North Shore - PITTSBURGH, PA 15212Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $70,000.00 - $90,000.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: Day

Description

The role of the Psych Registered Nurse is to assess and speak to patients about their condition and discuss the best way to plan and deliver their care. Build relationships with patients to encourage trust while listening to and interpreting their needs and concerns.

General Duties and Responsibilities

• Provide nursing care to psychiatric patients
• Provide psychological support to patients and their families
• Conduct individual and group psychoeducation, including patients’ support systems
• Review charts
• Monitor patient progress and document changes to behavior or health
• Monitor adherence to treatment regimens
• Administer medications or treatments as directed
• Take patient vitals and perform injections for patients when needed
• Crisis assessment and planning
• Triage incoming calls from patients and the call center
• Collaborate with physicians and advanced practice providers, therapists, and other members of behavioral health and medical teams on psychiatric intervention plans
• Support providers with any assigned duties, i.e., prescription refills, prior authorizations, etc.
• Document in the electronic health record (EHR)
• Monitor patients’ lab results and notify prescribers of urgent concerns to coordinate treatment and care ASAP
• Review and explain lab results to patients.
• Collaborate with the lab to ensure results reported to the state and local health departments properly
• Receive and respond to patient email inquiries regarding different medical services
• Complete letters for patients to return to work
• Understand and Educate patients on HARM reduction techniques.
• Assist in maintaining a safe environment for patients and staff.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications and/or Experience:

• Active Registered Nursing License
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing Certification
• CPR certification

Requirements:

• Strong communication skills with both professionals and patients from all demographics
• Ability to work in a fast paced and, at times, excited atmosphere
• Emphasis on HARM reduction
• Trauma-informed Non-judgmental approach to patient care
• Technical skills with required office equipment
• Completely understand the healthcare privacy laws as outlined in HIPAA
• LGBTQ+ cultural competency
• Ability to adapt to a work environment that is constantly changing and not always structured.
• Punctuality and impeccable attendance
• Patience and great attention to detail
• Ability to collaborate with a large clinical team
• Ability to multi-task