Psychiatric Nurse Salary in Oklahoma

The Psychiatric Nurse works as part of an interdisciplinary medical team to evaluate patients and develop treatment plans. 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. Being a Psychiatric Nurse promotes patients' independence by teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Administers medications, monitors patient progress, and records observations in patient medical records. In addition, Psychiatric Nurse may supervise lower-level nurses. Requires to gradute from a special program in nursing. Typically reports to a manager or head of a unit/department. Psychiatric Nurse's years of experience requirement may be unspecified. Certification and/or licensing in the position's specialty is the main requirement. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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