What are the responsibilities and job description for the Adult Psychiatric Nurse position at Live Well Homecare?
Role:
Provide professional nursing care to patients in an adult behavioral health unit within an acute care hospital. Deliver, coordinate, and monitor patient care while ensuring high standards of safety and quality.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assess patient needs and deliver direct nursing care in a behavioral health setting.
- Coordinate and manage care plans, ensuring effective communication across the care team.
- Maintain nursing documentation and ensure compliance with applicable policies and regulations.
- Support and oversee staff activities; may serve as Charge Nurse.
- Uphold nursing standards and promote a safe, therapeutic environment for patients.
- Current professional nursing licensure and strong clinical judgment.
- Experience or competence in adult behavioral health nursing.
- Ability to coordinate care, manage priorities, and collaborate effectively.
- Leadership capability to support staff and act in a Charge Nurse role when needed.
- Thorough understanding of safety practices, documentation, and regulatory compliance.