Also referred to as:
Psychiatric Nurse, Registered Psychiatric Nurse (RPN), Staff Nurse - RN - Behavioral Health
Requirements and Responsibilities
Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric provides professional nursing care to assigned patients with varying levels of mental health disorders and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities, including outpatients and psychiatric inpatients. Works as part of an interdisciplinary medical team to evaluate patients and develop treatment plans. Being a Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric administers medications, monitors patient progress, and records observations in patient medical records. Promotes patients' independence by teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Additionally, Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric renders all services in compliance with industry standards, privacy laws, and regulatory requirements. May supervise lower-level nurses. May require a bachelor's degree in nursing. Requires Registered Nurse (RN). Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Staff Nurse - RN - Psychiatric's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement.
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