ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF ADMINISTRATION

Apply here: https://www.azstatejobs.gov/jobs/psychiatric-nurse-skillbridge-phoenix-arizona-united-states The role of Psychiatric Nurse will entail direct psychiatric and medical care to patients of the Arizona State Hospital.

ABOUT THE JOB

Providing orientation, supervision, and on-the-job training to new employees (RN's, LPN's); assisting in evaluation of job performance; and acts as a resource person for unit employees• Performing all aspects of patient care including continuous improvement of the patient’s experience, clinical outcomes, and promoting a healthy work environment• Transcribing doctor’s orders, medication, and chart review, administering medication and treatments, counting accountable medication, assisting doctor in sick call with nursing input• Providing direct psychiatric and medical nursing care to patients; attending group activities, assisting patients with activities of daily living; and observing of behavior and physical status• Documenting in patient records, completing nursing assessments, summaries and other documentation as needed• Providing professional and skilled nursing care for patients in collaboration the physician and other disciplines

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Providing orientation, supervision, and on-the-job training to new employees (RN's, LPN's); assisting in evaluation of job performance; and acts as a resource person for unit employees
• Performing all aspects of patient care including continuous improvement of the patient’s experience, clinical outcomes, and promoting a healthy work environment
• Transcribing doctor’s orders, medication, and chart review, administering medication and treatments, counting accountable medication, assisting doctor in sick call with nursing input
• Providing direct psychiatric and medical nursing care to patients; attending group activities, assisting patients with activities of daily living; and observing of behavior and physical status
• Documenting in patient records, completing nursing assessments, summaries and other documentation as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Must be able to obtain a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1758.07
• Incumbent must have and maintain a current Arizona RN license
• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR and NVCI certifications

ADDITIONAL ELIGIBILITY

• A State Hospital employee must be able to obtain a valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card pursuant to A.R.S. § 41-1758.07• This position requires incumbent to have and maintain a current Arizona RN license• Must be able to obtain and maintain CPR and NVCI certifications

ELIGIBLE SERVICE BRANCHES

All Services

PROGRAM COST

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OTHER

This position will have the ability to work in person, Phoenix AZ