Delivers quality general/psychiatric nursing care to patients who are hospitalized for treatment of psychiatric or emotional disorders; supports the hospital's philosophy of care and ensures the safety and well-being of each patient.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assesses/re-assesses patient's by collecting and analyzing data through a systematic process of interaction with patients, patient’s significant other, and the appropriate health care providers regarding the patient’s physical, psychological, environmental, self-care, educational, spiritual, cultural, and anticipated discharge needs.
• Performs suicide assessments and understands suicide precautions.
• Identifies and incorporates each patient’s unique needs into a comprehensive and individualized care plan.
• Identifies and includes into the care plan of each patient the disease, condition, impairment or disability.
• Evaluates each patients' care against the goals an...