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 and plan of ca...