What are the responsibilities and job description for the Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric position at ScionHealth?
Job Summary
We are seeking a qualified Clinical Nurse Specialist - Psychiatric to join our team at ScionHealth. As a key member of our psychiatric care team, you will provide direct patient care to patients using the nursing process in accordance with applicable scope and standards of practice.
About the Role
This position requires critical thinking skills, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision. You must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 1 year of patient care experience in a hospital setting, preferably in a psychiatric unit.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform plan of care intervention, including medication administration, specimen collection, clinical treatments, as well as other medical care treatment.
- Document patient care given.
- Monitor, record, and communicate patient condition as appropriate to care team, physician, patient, and family.
- Assist patients with performing activities of daily living, including personal hygiene, elimination, nutrition, and ambulation.
Qualifications
- Current RN licensure and certification in Non-violent Crisis Intervention Training within 30 days of hire.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
