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JOB SUMMARY The Psychiatric Registered Nurse is responsible for providing psychiatric assessment and intervention as skilled nursing services to patients in the home setting. The Psychiatric Registered Nurse complies with applicable laws and regulations and adheres to Medicare and Medicaid regulations. PRIMARY JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES · Provides case management as described in state and federal regulations. · Performs initial and ongoing patient assessments in response to patients’ needs and in accordance with physician orders. · Initiates a written plan of care, re-evaluates and updates the plan as necessary. · Re-evaluates patient's nursing needs on a regular basis. · Furnishes services requiring substantial and specialized nursing skill. · Participates in in-service programs, trains, and teaches other nursing personnel. · Assumes responsibility for each patient receiving nursing or personal care. · Develops and implements the nursing care for the patient under the direction of the physician. · Provides nursing services, treatments and diagnostic procedures requiring specialized skills. · Documents skilled care and/or services provided in compliance with federal and state laws and regulations, and agency policies and procedures. · Observes and reports symptoms, reaction to treatments, drugs, and changes in the patient’s physical or emotional condition and reports to physician and Director of Nursing. · Initiates preventative and rehabilitative nursing procedures as appropriate for the patient’s care and safety. · Responsible for clinical and progress notes for each patient receiving care. · Coordinates services as needed for the patient. · Assures that progress reports are made to the physician and Director of Nursing for patients under medical care describing patient activities and or changes in condition. · Communicates with all members of the health care team, including physicians, appropriately and in a timely manner. · Plans patient discharge appropriately; provides information about community resources to address patient ongoing needs. · Participates in the agency’s performance/quality improvement program. · Obtains appropriate number of continuing education credits to maintain re-licensure status. · Maintains currency of knowledge and skills. · Counsels the patient and family in meeting nursing and related needs. · Prepares written instructions for care provided by Home Health Aides. · Supervises services provided by Licensed Practical Nurses and Home Health Aides. · Promotes and provides patient/family/caregiver education using various verbal and written communication techniques that take into account the patient’s/family’s cultural, ethnic, and/or personal needs or preferences. · Initiates case conferences to discuss multidisciplinary team responsibilities, patient progress and plans for continued care. · Completes projects/assignments within specific timetables. · Attains goals as set forth in the annual performance evaluation. · Submits documentation within required timeframes. · Maintains strict confidentiality on patient, agency, and employee matters. · Performs other duties as assigned. The above statements reflect the general duties considered necessary to describe the principal responsibilities of the job identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all the work requirements that may be inherent in the position. JOB QUALIFICATIONS/PROFESSIONAL REQUIREMENTS Education: Graduate of an accredited school of nursing
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