Registered Nurse/Licensed Practical Nurse, Psychiatric

• Conduct intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history
• Plan and provide nursing care for patients
• Make nursing diagnoses of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options
• Consult with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients
• Administer and note reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications. Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
• Assist the patient in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment
• Assist in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients
• Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain
• Document all patient information on medical charts and follow physicians' written orders
• Maintain patient confidentiality
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations, and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping
• Perform administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system