What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Nurse position at Northshore Home Health Care?
Role: Psychiatric Registered Nurse (Psych RN)
Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Deliver compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric nursing care in acute and behavioral health settings.
- Perform comprehensive mental health assessments to evaluate patient needs.
- Administer medications and manage crises to ensure patient safety.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to create and implement individualized care plans.
- Educate patients and families about mental health conditions and treatment options.
- Accurately document all aspects of patient care and adhere to safety and regulatory standards.
- Licensed Registered Nurse with psychiatric or mental health experience preferred.
- Strong clinical assessment, crisis management, and medication administration skills.
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities.
- Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care.