Job Title: Registered Nurse (Psychiatric)

Location: Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Shift: 1^st shift. 3-12 hour shifts. (36 hrs.)

Pay: $41.00/hr.

Scheduled Pay: Weekly

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and short-term disability after 90 days

For more information, please contact Breanna D. directly at bdrollinger@alinestaffing.com

Psych RN Description/Duties

• Performs a nursing assessment and initial plan of care within 8 hours of patient’s admission.
• Orients/educates patient regarding hospitalization.
• Documents in the medical record according to established policies.
• Completes medication administration safely and accurately, including transcription, administration and documentation according to established policies.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of DSM IV diagnosis as evidenced by individual, group and milieu therapeutic interventions.
• Manages crisis situations effectively using positive approaches.
• Adheres to Nursing Standards and Policies including ANA Standards for Psychiatric/Mental Health Nursing, ANA Professional Code for Nurses, the WPIC policies and procedures and the Nurse Practice Act.
• Performs point of care testing per unit (i.e., glucose monitoring, urinalysis, Hemocults.)

Psych RN Requirements

• Active RN license for the State of PA
• BSN preferred
• 6 months of experience in Clinical Psychiatry preferred
• AHA BLS or CPR
• Comprehensive Crisis Management Certification (CCMC)

JOB ID# 150973

Keywords: Psychiatric Nursing, Mental Health Assessment, Therapeutic Communication, Psychotropic Medications, Crisis Intervention, Patient Advocacy, Mental Health Disorders, Psychiatric Care Plan, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Group Therapy, Psychiatric Hospital. Behavioral Health, Mood Disorders, Anxiety Disorders, Schizophrenia, Suicide Prevention, Psychiatric Evaluation, De-escalation Techniques, Patient Safety, Mental Health Rehabilitation