Rn Psychiatric - Locs

RN Psychiatric Responsibilities: Evaluates assigned patients and plans, implements and documents nursing care. Assists physicians during examinations and procedures. Performs various patient tests and administers medications within the scope of practice of the registered nurse. Promotes patients' independence by establishing patient care goals and teaching patients and families to understand conditions, medications, and self-care skills. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals and to perform a variety of tasks. Requires an associate's degree and is certified as a registered nurse. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Education: Minimum one (1) year of counseling experience in an addictive disease treatment setting is preferred Minimum one (1) year of clinical experience in Behavioral Health, Psychiatry, or Psychology Graduation from an accredited program of registered nursing and possession of a valid and current Registered Nurse license