Psychiatric Emergency Services RN; Registered Nurse

Psychiatric Emergency Services RN;
Registered Nurse

Reports to the Manager of the Inpatient Psychiatric Unit or their designee. The Registered Nurse (RN) assesses, plans, implements, evaluates, and supervises individual care for patients in the psychiatric emergency department according to all current policies and procedures. The RN may provide supervision of non-RN nursing personnel (e.g., MHW or PCA) and may be required to work on the inpatient psychiatric unit as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned or requested in order to maintain a high level of service. Works collaboratively with the PES clinicians to achieve optimum outcomes.

Employee must share the YNHHS Vision, support the Mission, and live the Values (integrity, patient-centeredness, respect, accountability, and compassion).

EEO/AA/Disability/Veteran

• Assesses the patient’s physical and psychosocial condition on an ongoing basis throughout the continuum of care.
• Develops, communicates, and documents a plan of care reflecting individualized patient problems and interventions to achieve desired outcomes, involving the patient, family, and healthcare team in the process.
• Implements and coordinates this plan of care in collaboration with the healthcare team.
• Evaluates the effectiveness of the plan of care, patient’s response to care, and readiness for discharge. Revises the plan of care as needed and makes referrals where indicated.
• Plans for education after assessing the individual learning needs and readiness of the patient and family. Provides educational opportunities and documents outcomes.
• Functions as a preceptor to new staff.
• Demonstrates the ability to provide a safe environment for self and patients.
• Meets the Standards of Professional Behavior.
• Performs other duties as assigned or directed to ensure smooth operation of the department/unit.
• May float in patient psych unit as needed.
• UNIT SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Promotes a safe environment for the protection of the patient and others from injury, and effectively manages crisis situations and treatment interactions with due respect for patient rights, legal/ethical obligations, and the therapeutic goals of any interventions used.
• DIRECTION OF OTHERS:
  • MHWs, PCAs, new hires.

• Graduate of an accredited school of nursing; BSN Preferred. Proficient in use of computer software to include electronic patient records. Must have ability to use internet for literature searches regarding care for patients.
• Mental Health or ED experience preferred. Hospital and unit-based orientation provided.
• Valid State of Connecticut Registered Nurse license. BLS required. CPI within 6 months of hire required.
• YNHHS Requisition

Entry level

Full-time

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