Inpatient MH Registered Nurse

RN assumes the following major duties and responsibilities: Mental Health Unit RN is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care. In addition to the dimensions of nursing, the IU#1 nurse is responsible for: Functioning as a team member, care coordinator, team leader or unit charge nurse for assigned area as determined by Nurse Manager or designee. Assessing, planning, implementing, and evaluating care based on age-specific components. Performing required admission and ongoing Screenings, Clinical Reminders, Risk Assessment while evaluating and initiating appropriate interventions. Assuming responsibility, as appropriate, for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management prior to and after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Considering all characteristics of the individual, including