SUMMARY
THIS POSITION IS ELIGIBLE FOR A SIGN-ON BONUS!
As a Registered Nurse – Primary Therapist, your compassionate, patient focused care and demonstrated knowledge of pharmacotherapy treatment and assessment permits patients to be administered psychotropic medications, allowing them the highest quality of life.
STATUS: Full-Time (40 Hours)
LOCATION: Clifton Springs Hospital
DEPARTMENT: Behavioral Health
SCHEDULE: Monday – Friday/Day Shift
ATTRIBUTES
- Bachelor’s degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Two (2) years of experience as a Registered Nurse preferred
- Strong analytical, computer and communication skills
- Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Evaluation & Planning. Assess patient’s current mental status and ability to follow medical recommendations; formulate a comprehensive treatment plan integrating comprehensive information from the client, chart and other appropriate sources and evaluate intervention of prescribed psychotropic medications; monitor patient’s response to psychotropic medications; develop discharge criteria for termination of the patient from treatment
- Patient Care. Provide psychotropic medication education and materials to patient and family members; collaborate with patient and others to review objectives and outcomes of care; engage in therapeutic relationships that focus on patient’s needs and provide a structured process for patient to reach objectives outlined in the treatment plan
- Documentation. Accurately document data obtained from psychotropic needs assessment of patient and of collaborations with primary care providers, psychiatrists and other health team members; document all treatment contacts accurately and in accordance with BHN policy
EDUCATION AS: Nursing (Required)
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS BLS – Basic Life Support – American Heart Association (AHA); RN – Registered Nurse – New York State Education Department (NYSED)
Rochester Regional Health is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran
