RN PSYCH INPATENT -

UNM Hospital; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare facility in Albuquerque is seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse to provide nursing care in a psychiatric setting. The role involves assessing patient needs, designing care plans, and administering medication. The ideal candidate should be a nationally accredited nursing graduate and possess CPR certification within 30 days of hire. Experience in mental health is a plus. The position requires heavy lifting and dealing with potentially hazardous situations. Competitive compensation and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Must be a nationally accredited nursing graduate.
• Experience in a mental health or psychiatric environment is preferred.
• CPR certification must be obtained within 30 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive nursing care for psychiatric patients.
• Design and implement nursing care plans tailored to individual patient needs.
• Coordinate treatment and medication administration for assigned patients.

Skills

Bilingual (English and Spanish or other languages)

Patient care assessment

Crisis intervention

Medication administration

Education

Program Graduate

Bachelor's Degree

Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Job description

Position Summary

Provide professional nursing care for assigned patients in a mental health/psychiatric environment. Design nursing care plans and assist in the development of overall care plans for psychiatric patients, ensure administration of appropriate overall care in a manner conducive to recovery. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups.

Detailed Responsibilities

• PATIENT CARE - Interview, examine, and assess the health status of psychiatric patients with various cognitive, emotional, developmental, social, and behavioral disorders
• PATIENT CARE - Observe patient behavior, activities, and mental status; perform triage and crisis intervention
• PATIENT CARE - Write treatment plans; coordinate patient drug and procedure activities; administer medication and treatment; provide and coordinate nursing care of assigned patients; may facilitate group therapy and/or education sessions
• PATIENT CARE - Chart and report observed symptoms, reactions, treatments, and changes in the patients' conditions; collect and document data and information; may perform computerized data entry
• PATIENT CARE - Perform nursing intakes, draw blood and other patient specimens; may perform or coordinate laboratory tests
• PATIENT CARE - Educate patients and families on treatment regimens, management of side effects, and compliance with the treatment plans; provide emotional support and acts as advocate for patients and families
• PATIENT CARE - Provide information and facilitate communication between physicians, medical students, staff, patients, families, and community; coordinate and consult with a milieu of service providers
• POLICY & PROCEDURE - Follow established departmental policies, procedures, and objectives, continuous quality improvement objectives, and safety, environmental, and/or infection control standards
• DEVELOPMENT - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services, meetings and workshops
• ADMINISTRATION - Perform various administrative functions such as monitoring expenditures and preparing reports and correspondence; may participate in a variety of research projects to develop service plans; may propose changes to program policies and procedures
• PRECEPTOR - Participate in orientation, and having successfully completed preceptor training, assume precepting and evaluation responsibilities of new personnel
• TESTS AND PROCEDURES - Assist with special tests and procedures, ensure proper consent has been obtained
• EMERGENCY MEASURES - Assist with or institute emergency measures for sudden, adverse developments in patients
• MEDICATION - Administer medication, including IV medication, via the Seven Rights; document and communicate clinical findings
• ENVIRONMENT - Maintain a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment for patients/families in accordance with Hospitals standards
• PATIENT SAFETY 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols
• PATIENT SAFETY 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes
• PATIENT SAFETY 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk
• PATIENT SAFETY 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner
• PATIENT SAFETY 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"

Qualifications

Education – Essential:

• Program Graduate

Education – Nonessential:

• Bachelor's Degree

Education Specialization – Essential:

• Nationally Accredited Nursing Graduate

Education Specialization – Nonessential:

• Nursing

Experience – Nonessential:

• Bilingual English, Spanish, Keres, Tewa, Tiwa, Towa, Zuni, or Navajo 1 year directly related experience

Credentials – Essential:

• CPR for Healthcare/BLS Provider or Prof Rescuers within 30 days
• RN in NM or as allowed by reciprocal agreement by NM
• Obtain and maintain Aggressive Behavior Certificate within 30 days of hire

Physical Conditions:

Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work.

Working Conditions – Essential:

• Significant Hazard: Physical risk/injuries due to combative patients
• Significant Hazard: Chemicals, Bio Hazardous Materials require PPE
• Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required