Registered Nurse Psych

Title: Registered Nurse - Psych Location: 132 The Meadows Dr, Centre Hall, PA 16828 Duration: 13 Weeks Contract Shift: 7:00 AM to 07:30 PM, Every Other Week-End Holiday Rotation Job Description: Responsible for implementation of the nursing process in all aspects of patient care for all patient populations including geropsych, chemically dependent adults, adult psych, adolescents and children. Assures a comprehensive approach to patient care by applying appropriate theories to psychiatric nursing practice for all patients. Job Duties/Responsibilities: Provide assessment of patients’ psychiatric and medical status. Administer medication and medical treatment as prescribed by physician. Assess, direct and intervene in crisis situations. Initiate and document special treatment procedures. Provide and direct milieu management. Document nursing care, treatment and patient’s response to treatment. Provide health education to patients. Qualifications Required: Graduate of an accredited School of Nursing. Preferred: BSN LICENSURE / CERTIFICATION: PA License required. Current CPR