NURSE II

The Nurse II is responsible to provide nursing assessments, dispense medication, formulate treatment plans, and oversee the psychiatric management of the patient in coordination with the Attending Physician. He or she functions under the guidance of their state licensure, within the CMHC in accordance standards of State and Federal regulations. Provide patient care according to established policies and procedures through use of the nursing process. Communicates and documents nursing action. Assess patient’s mental and physical status and accurately report and record observations. Establish priority in delivery of patient care. Recognize significant changes in patient’s condition; take appropriate nursing actins when indicated. Responds well to emergency/crisis situations. Prepare patients for special procedures and physician examination. Accurately obtains lab specimens for patients. Obtain patient’s diagnostic results as requested. Provide follow-up of abnormal diagnostic results as necessary. Keep charge nurse, nursing supervisor, and provider informed regarding changes in patient’s condition. Communicate pertinent information regarding patients at change of shift report. Other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Diploma from an Accredited School of Nursing. Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience, preferably in a psychiatric setting. Current active Florida RN Nursing license. Maintain a current CPR certification from the American Heart Association (BLS for Healthcare Providers). Demonstrates expertise in performing psychiatric nursing assessments, and identifying medical and/or psychiatric problems. Possess venipunture skills. Possess knowledge of nursing process and psychiatric mental health nursing. Physically able to participate in restraint procedures using TEAM techniques.