Psychiatric (RN) Registered Nurse

Job Title: Psychiatric (RN) Registered Nurse

Location: Pittsburgh PA 15213

Shift: Day: 7:30am-7:00pm or Night 7:00pm – 7:30am

Shift: 12 hour

Pay: $38.00 - $40.00 per hour

Travel pay is offered for candidates that live 75 miles from facility

Scheduled Pay: Weekly

Job Type: Full Time

Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, and Short term disability after 90 days

For more information, please contact Ashley Kruger Direct Line (Call / Text) or email

Psychiatric (RN) Registered Nurse Duties and Responsibilities

Plans and provides nursing care for patients.

Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.

Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.

Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.

Arranges further medical attention when necessary.

Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.

Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.

Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.

Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.

Maintains patient confidentiality. Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.

Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system

For more information, please contact Ashley Kruger Direct Line (Call / Text) or email

Psychiatric RN (Registered Nurse) Requirements

Associate or Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing

Active state PA RN License

Minimum 1 year experience in a psychiatric setting

BLS

For more information, please contact Ashley Kruger Direct Line (Call / Text) or email

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