Job Summary

The Registered Nurse is responsible for delivering quality general/psychiatric nursing care to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders, support the hospital and program philosophy of care, and ensure the safety and well-being of each patient.

Essential Duties:


+ Provide direct care to patients, which includes facilitating social and emotional needs, supervising medication schedules and evaluating patient progress.

+ Collaborate with a variety of interdisciplinary professionals to determine and provide the best possible care for their patients.

+ Responsible for maintaining a safe environment on the unit.

+ Provide social support for patients by creating and encouraging patients to take advantage of opportunities such as support groups, social activities and other therapeutic measures.

+ Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather c...