Staff RN - Psych Acute Adult Unit - Psychiatric

Company: Mission Regional Medical center
Location: Pampa
Posted on: January 20, 2023

Job Description:

Staff RN - Psych Acute Adult UnitOverview

Join an award-winning team of dedicated professional committed to our core values of quality, compassion and community! Pampa Regional Medical Center, a member of Prime Healthcare, offers incredible opportunities to expand your horizons and be part of a community dedicated to making a difference.

Located in the center of the Texas Panhandle, Pampa Regional Medical Center is a 109-bed acute-care hospital serving our communities with a full range of surgical and medical services. Pampa Regional Medical Center is fully accredited by The Joint Commission and has earned the Gold Seal of Approval. Recognized by the Leapfrog Group and Healthgrades for patient safety, Pampa Regional Medical Center was named among the "100 Top Hospitals" by IBM Watson Health in 2018. Pampa Regional offers key services to the community including heart care, emergency services, urgent care, surgical services and more. For more information visit www.prmctx.com.

Responsibilities

Registered nurses (RNs) perform basic duties that include treating patients, educating patients about mental and medical conditions, and providing advice and emotional support to patients? and/or family members, running therapeutic groups, psychiatric crisis intervention, seclusion and restraint of patients. RNs record patients? medical histories and symptoms, help to perform diagnostic tests and analyze results, operate medical machinery, administer treatment and medications, and help with patient follow-up and rehabilitation. RNs teach patients and their families how to manage their illness or injury, diet and exercise programs, and self-administration of medication and physical therapy. Other related duties.

Qualifications

Education and Work Experience

Must have current and valid State license as a Registered Nurse. BLS upon hire and maintain current. Working knowledge of Mental Health Laws and practice standards. Working knowledge of interdisciplinary treatment team process, behavioral health programming and daily nursing functions for inpatient and outpatient behavioral health units. Working knowledge of the continuum of care for behavioral health care. Behavioral Violence Prevention within 6 months of hire and maintain current annually.

We are an Equal Opportunity/ Affirmative Action Employer and do not discriminate against applicants due to veteran status, disability, race, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation or other protected characteristics. If you need special accommodation for the application process, please contact Human Resources. EEO is the Law:https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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