Qualifications required
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) certification/license in Washington (WA)
Preferred
- Psychiatric and Mental Health (1+ year)
Overview
Required skills and experience:
- ADN or BSN in Nursing
- Active state Registered Nurse license
What you need to know:
- Perform a full range of psychiatric nursing services including planning, administering and evaluating patient care in accordance with treatment plans
- Conduct and document a thorough assessment of patients' medical status upon admission and throughout the patients' course of treatment
- Administer medical treatment as prescribed by the physician
- Attend and participate in clinical team conferences regarding patient progress, problems and needs
- Assist in the development and implementation of an individualized treatment plan for each assigned patient
- Demonstrated skill in the delivery of patient care as a member of the therapeutic team
- Skill in implementing appropriate nursing interventions on a consistent basis