What are the responsibilities and job description for the Registered Nurse (Psychiatric) position at Preferred Home Health Care & Nursing Services?
Psych RN provides compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric nursing care for diverse patient populations.
Key Responsibilities
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct mental health assessments and ongoing evaluations
- Administer and manage psychiatric medications per clinical standards
- Provide crisis intervention and support during acute behavioral health needs
- Develop and implement patient care plans in coordination with the clinical team
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to promote safe, therapeutic environments
- Educate patients and families on mental health care and treatment plans
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation
- Ensure adherence to safety, compliance, and quality care standards
- Registered nurse with strong psychiatric nursing competencies
- Ability to assess, intervene, and coordinate care effectively
- Strong communication and patient/family education skills
- Commitment to safety, documentation accuracy, and evidence-based practice