Full time (72 hours biweekly)
7 pm to 7 am
Every third weekend
Rotating holidays
Sign on Bonus Eligible
The focus of Adult Psychiatric Inpatient is treatment is to address a crisis situation. Attention is given to diagnosis, assessment and the selection of treatment interventions that will help to stabilize the person's behavior or condition quickly. The position will be cross-trained to work in the ED emergency department on the behavioral health suite.
Promote Hope, Healing and Wholeness with a team committed to:
Transforming the way Behavioral Health is delivered in the United States
Finding a Better Way
Working Together As ONE
Building a Synergetic Team Supporting Educational Achievements for Professional Growth
Creating a Safe and Inclusive Work Environment to Make Every Person Feel Welcomed, Respected and Valued
The TEAM dynamic consists of:
Psychiatrist provides leadership and daily medication management
Therapists provide individual and family therapy as needed
Nurses provide around the clock care supervision
RN care coordinator partners with patients throughout the stay to create a discharge plan unique to each patient’s needs for a successful transition to home
Psychiatric technicians provide a therapeutic environment, meet requests as appropriate based on the unique treatment plan, and partner with our patients to ensure safety
Client groups offered and led by staff:
DBT informed
Mindfulness
Distress tolerance
Emotion regulation
Interpersonal effectiveness
Hearing Voices
Wellness and Recovery
Nutrition
Recreation
Social Skills
Goal Setting
Mindful Stretching
Self-esteem
Journaling
Drum circle
Art therapy
General Summary
Provides professional nursing care at the beginner practitioner level in accordance with the principles of patient and family-centered care based on the nursing process and according to the clinical standards of the hospital. Acts as a primary nurse for patients on the unit. Coordinates care planning with other disciplines. May require specialized skills depending on unit assignment.