Required skills & experience
1. The candidate will possess an accredited and approved associate of nursing degree.
- We encourage all registered nurses to obtain a bachelor’s degree in nursing or in the behavioral health sciences OR meet requirements for national certification as a psychiatric nurse within three years of employment.
2. The candidate will possess a valid current registered nursing license from the State Board of Nursing or from a nurse compact state, where applicable.
3. Comprehensive understanding of the approved scope of nursing practice for advanced practice, registered nurses, licensed vocational nurses, nursing assistants, and non-licensed nursing personnel
4. Application of nursing standards and practice within an acute psychiatric setting
5. Ability to apply cultural sensitivity and age-specific competency to nursing practice
6. Effective respond and actively participate in a psychiatric crisis to resolution
7. Prepares documentation that reflects a professional nursing perspective
8. Coordinate care within a multidisciplinary team framework
9. Thorough knowledge of JCAHO, CMS, OSHA, and state and federal regulatory requirements
10.Proficiency in MS Word and Excel