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Job Title: Psych RN Locations: Philadelphia, PA 19124 Duration: 3 Months Duties: Provide patient care as prescribed by the physician and treatment team. Provide medical management and assessment of patients. Ensure environmental safety and crisis management for the patient population. Direct the implementation of behavior management programs and ensure consistent carry-through. Make patient & task assignments to subordinates & monitor their performance of duties. Provide training & education to staff, patients, families, & others. Document patient care ensure that data is accurate, & that it is included in the master treatment plan via timely nursing care plan updates. Work with the treatment team to provide a consistently therapeutic milieu. Population: Adult, Adolescents, & Geriatric Job Functions Nursing Assessment. Completes nursing admission assessment of the patient within 16 HR, including pain, nutrition, & safety issues. Safety issues include the assessing for any restrictions in the use of special procedures such as restraint & seclusion. Ensures that the patient orientation to the unit is completed within 8 , to include inventory of possessions, explanation of rights, pain management, and safety. Assesses and documents findings when patient condition changes & communicates changes in patient status to the physician & treatment team. Nursing Documentation. Documents patient progress clearly, accurately, legibly, and concisely per hospital policy. Ensures pain is addressed each shift, if indicated. Ensures that occurrences are thoroughly documented. Treatment Planning. Treatment Plans are completed accurately, timely and are updated, based on a review of the patient's progress & needs. Medication Administration/Medical Mgmt. Administers medications according to departmental procedure, including obtaining vital signs and lab work, within assessment guidelines and parameters. Reports all medication errors on the Medication Error Report form and reports them to the physician promptly. Milieu Management/Communication. Provides direction/leadership by directing LPNs and MHTs in the milieu mgmt of the unit. Communicates staffing needs to RN Manager/House Supervisor. Ensures assigned duties are carried out by staff each shift. Role models age and developmentally appropriate interactions. Ensures individual treatment plans are implemented and properly documented. Co-signs Treatment Plans & RN assessments. Crisis Intervention. Provides appropriate intervention in psychiatric and medical crisis situations. Directs crisis response by using sound judgment and timely intervention. Completes necessary documentation and obtains orders within prescribed timelines. Ensures that patient & staff safety is maintained throughout any special treatment procedures. Perform other duties & responsibilities as related to the program Experience: One year inpatient psychiatric experience with adults, adolescents and/or children preferred. Graduate of an accredited school of nursing Licensure/Certification: Current Pennsylvania State Registered Nurse License Current Pennsylvania Driver's License Current CPR Certification HWC Certification Knowledge of appropriate nursing assessment, diagnoses, & interventions with patients. Knowledge of milieu management. Ability to direct subordinates in the performance of their duties. Ability to accurately administer medication and monitor side-effects. Ability to safely implement Special Treatment Procedures. Ability to develop therapeutic relationships with patients and families Skill in preparing and maintaining appropriate medical record documentation Follows and abides by Company policies, procedures, and Corporate Compliance Program, as applicable to role and responsibilities. Regards, Vikas Kumar Direct No: InfiCare Technologies 22375 Broderick Drive #225 Dulles VA 20166 https://www.inficaretech.com IT Services Application Development Mobility Solutions
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