Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric

Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric Duties: Conducts nursing assessments; and obtains, records, and updates individuals’ health information and vital signs, using standard instruments and procedures. Prepares, implements, and modifies nursing care plans; prepares individuals for and/or assists with examinations and treatments; and administers medications and nursing procedures to individuals, as prescribed. Observes, monitors, and records individuals’ symptoms, conditions, and care, including diet and physical activity; and identifies and reports individuals’ responses to medication or changes in health status. Serves as the nursing representative on a treatment team; provides information on nursing needs; and consults and coordinates with treatment teams and other health care disciplines to assess, plan, implement, or evaluate individuals’ care. Makes clinical rounds to assess individuals’ nursing care needs and observe and participate in the provision of nursing services. Provides health teaching, counseling, and education to individuals, families, and other groups; and develops health improvement programs. Implements infection control protocols and procedures and provides related consultation and instruction to staff. Maintains and updates charts, records, and other documentation, consistent with agency, State, and federal requirements; Monitors inventories and ensures that standards for medications, solutions, supplies, and equipment are maintained to meet nursing care needs.

Registered Nurse 1 Psychiatric Minimum Qualifications: Licensed and currently registered as a registered professional nurse in NYS.

RNs at CDPC have competitive salaries and generous benefits including:

• Shift Differentials for Evening & Night Shifts
• Garage parking available on site
• Employer Sponsored Career Development Program
• Tuition Reimbursement
• NYS Retirement Plan
• Deferred Compensation program
• Paid Vacation, Personal, & Sick Time
• Medical/Drug/Dental/Vision Insurance/Life Insurance

NYS LICENSED APPLICANTS SHOULD COMPLETE THE APPLICATION AT THE LINK BELOW AND RETURN TO US FOR CONSIDERATION:

www.cs.ny.gov/extdocs/pdf/nysapp.pdf