SMH Level 1 RN 492 Psych

SMH Level 1 RN Psych- Unit 492

Schedule- D / E / N ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULES, Weekends / Holidays / On-Call / Callback / Charge per Unit Needs

Job Duties

• Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
• Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.
• Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
• Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
• Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician s written orders.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
• Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing

progress notes in the computer system.

Requirements : CPI Certification

License (NY License ONLY)

BLS Certification (AHA) ONLY

Minimum 2 years experience

Required / Desired Skills

Skill

Required / Desired

Amount

of Experience

RN License (NY License ONLY)

Required

Two (2) Years Experience

Required

BLS (American Heart Association ONLY)

Required

CPI Blue Card

Required

Questions

No.

Question

Question1

When can this candidate start their assignment at SMH?

Question2

Does this candidate have RTO? If yes, what are the dates.

Question3

Does this candidate have EPIC experience in the same area / specialty within the last year?

Question4

When is this candidate available for an interview with URMC?

Question5

Does this candidate live 50 miles or greater from URMC?

Question6

is this candidate aware of D / E / N rotating shifts?

Question7

Please list the name that your candidate is licensed under as a NYS Professional Nurse

Question8

Is HCP able to obtain TB skin test?