The job involves providing psychiatric nursing care to adult and senior patients, including assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation of individualized care plans. Responsibilities include medication administration, crisis intervention, documentation, and ensuring compliance with regulations and standards. Requirements include an active RN license, an Associate Degree in Nursing, and at least one year of inpatient hospital experience. Skills needed include adaptability to high-stress environments, effective communication, critical thinking, leadership, and completion of CPR certification and behavioral health de-escalation training. The work environment is fast-paced, potentially stressful, and may involve unpredictable patient behavior.
