Psychiatric Nurse

Full Time
Washington, DC 20032
$64 - $69 an hour
Posted Today
Job description

Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Gather information about the patient's/client's psychological, physiological, sociological, cultural and nutritional, and spiritual status through interviews with the patient, family, case manager, and/or designated power of attorney.
  • Collaborates with a team to include patient/client, family, health care provider, ( medical or mental health) case/care manager, non -licensed staff to develop a person-centered plan of care of the patient/client
  • Develops and implements educational plans and/or goals to assist the patient/client in achieving maximum health care benefits.
  • Promotes and provides patient/client safety through established nursing care processes, the scope of service, and/or regulatory components to include medication storage, medication reconciliations, medication administration, and measuring medication compliance of the patient.
  • Responds to and reports any changes in the patient's/client's condition in a timely manner, documenting any changes in the patient intervention and goals within 24 hours.
  • Stays informed of state and federal regulations and compliance related to the nursing practice of designated work areas to include but not limited to: behavioral/mental health, developmental disabilities, youth services, home health care services.
  • Documents nursing assessments and interventions utilizing the established electronic health record within 24 hours of patient/client interaction
  • Provides follow up and feedback to the patient/client related to their health care concerns and problems
  • Administer medication and treatments under the supervision and orders of the Physician and/or Nurse Practitioner and documents the administration and treatment immediately after rendering
  • Provides the Physician and/or Nurse Practitioner with medical/nursing information related to patient's clients' response to medications and/or treatments to include but not limited to side effects of medications
  • Advocates for the patient/client through the reporting and follow up on patient/client health care issues and concerns
  • Assist the relevant MBI departments in developing, evaluating, and revising nursing policies and procedures
  • Maintaining and facilitating HIPAA compliance/Privacy laws
  • Supports MBI's mission, vision, and value statement
  • Other related duties and responsibilities

Qualifications

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

  • Graduate of an accredited/approved school of Nursing
  • A minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience as a licensed nurse in the relevant area to include: Mental/behavioral health, developmental disability, youth/adolescent services, working with the elderly and/or home care experience
  • Current license or eligibility RN licensure in DC
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Electronic Health Records experience ( preferred )

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $64.00 - $69.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Psychiatry

Standard shift:

  • Day shift

Weekly schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Washington, DC 20032: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

  • Nursing: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

  • BLS Certification (Preferred)
  • RN DC License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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