RN - Beh Med-Psychiatric ICU
Location: Houston - Texas
Rate: N/A (Permanent) + Healthcare Insurance Benefits Equivalent to N/A + Healthcare Insurance Benefits
Under the general supervision of the Director/Associate Director, renders professional nursing care in accordance with physician's treatment plans and standards of practice/care. In doing so, assesses patient's condition, plans patient care, administers prescribed drugs, provides treatments, provides appropriate patient education, evaluates patient's progress, records pertinent observations and report responses to drugs and treatments. Assists with examinations and prepares instruments and equipment. Advocates for patient in order to achieve the best possible outcome. Provides rapid assessment in psychiatric emergencies and directs intervention as appropriate. Ensures that all patients' rights, including confidentiality, are strictly adhered to by all disciplines. Continually assesses the milieu for safety and directs intervention as necessary. Performs basic physical assessments and facilitates medical treatment and/or transfer of patients to medical Units for treatment. Provides pre and post-care to patients who are receiving electroconvulsive therapy. Provides education on medications, symptom recognition and management, social skills, etc., to patients individually and in group settings. License/Registration/Certification: Work requires a general level of knowledge and clinical competencies as typically acquired through the completion of the education and training requirement below; and current RN permit or licensure issued by the Board of Nurse Examiners of the State of Texas to practice professional nursing. RNs are supported in obtaining certification in their specialty area. Facilitates the process of involuntary commitment of patients.
