SIGNET HEALTH CORP.
Registered Nurse- Inpatient Psychiatry -Day Shift- Medstar Washington Hospital C
SIGNET HEALTH CORP., Washington, District of Columbia, us, 20022
The InpatientAdult Behavioral Health & Psychiatry program provides a therapeutic environment through individualized treatment. The Registered Nurse promotes and restores patients' health by completing the nursing process, collaborating with physicians and multidisciplinary team members, providing physical and psychological support to patients and families, and supervising assigned team members as necessary.
Major Duties and Essential Functions:
Educating patients and their family members Documenting all treatments, medications, and other patient care aspects in medical records Responding to emergency psychiatric situations Conducting screenings and evaluations and monitoring patients Administering medications and monitoring responses to medication Following the Doctor’s orders and treatment plans Communicating & collaborating with other medical professionals and care team members Requirements/Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for The District of Columbia. One year Adult Psych, and/or Chemical Dependency nursing experience preferred. Psychiatric mental health certification a plus. Articulate verbal communication and strong written skills. American Heart Association BLS certification. $89,612 to $109,526 salary is based on experience EOE
Hospital/Program Description
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a 912-bed acute care hospital and part of the MedStar Health system. The system combines the best aspects of academic medicine, research, and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care. As the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, MedStar Health’s 10 hospitals, MedStar Health Research Institute, and a comprehensive scope of health-related organizations are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. MedStar Health has one of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, training 1,100 medical residents annually, and is the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University.
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Educating patients and their family members Documenting all treatments, medications, and other patient care aspects in medical records Responding to emergency psychiatric situations Conducting screenings and evaluations and monitoring patients Administering medications and monitoring responses to medication Following the Doctor’s orders and treatment plans Communicating & collaborating with other medical professionals and care team members Requirements/Qualifications
Graduation from an accredited nursing program. Licensed by the Board of Nurse Examiners for The District of Columbia. One year Adult Psych, and/or Chemical Dependency nursing experience preferred. Psychiatric mental health certification a plus. Articulate verbal communication and strong written skills. American Heart Association BLS certification. $89,612 to $109,526 salary is based on experience EOE
Hospital/Program Description
MedStar Washington Hospital Center is a 912-bed acute care hospital and part of the MedStar Health system. The system combines the best aspects of academic medicine, research, and innovation with a complete spectrum of clinical services to advance patient care. As the largest healthcare provider in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, MedStar Health’s 10 hospitals, MedStar Health Research Institute, and a comprehensive scope of health-related organizations are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. MedStar Health has one of the largest graduate medical education programs in the country, training 1,100 medical residents annually, and is the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University.
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