The Psychiatric/Mental Health (PMH) Registered Nurse,requires a wide range of nursing, psychosocial, and neurobiological expertise.PMH nurses promote well-being through prevention and education, in addition tothe assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health and substance usedisorders. The nurse demonstratesability to make clinical judgments in an effective and efficient manner anddemonstrates critical thinking and performance ability in the coordination ofpatient care. The PMH RN works in avariety of settings and provides comprehensive care to individuals, families,and communities when applicable.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Utilizes the nursing process to assess, plan, implement andevaluate patient care in a psychiatric facility setting
Partners with individuals to achieve their recovery goals
Provides health promotion and maintenance
Conducts intake screening, evaluation, and triage
Provides case management
Teaches self-care activities
Administers and monitors psychobiological treatment regimens
Practices crisis intervention and stabilization
Engages in psychiatric rehabilitation and intervention
Educates patients, families, and communities
Coordinates care within interdisciplinary teams
Evaluates signs and symptoms indicating physiologic andpsychosocial changes in the patient's condition
Identifies and prioritizes actions based upon patient carerequirements
Provides a safe, comfortable and therapeutic patientenvironment
Revises the plan of care according to evaluation, changes inpsychiatric and medical plan of care, and effective/ineffective nursinginterventions
Has strong awareness and understanding of suicideprevention
Understands community resources and outpatient programs formental health and substance use disorders
Adheres to Facility/Client procedures and protocols at alltimes
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current Registered Nurse Licensure in-state practicing
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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