Travel or Local Psych RN Job in Birmingham, Alabama
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Travel or Local Psych RN Job in Birmingham, Alabama
Birmingham, AL
Posted 1 week ago
About the job
A psychiatric RN role in Birmingham involves direct patient care, medication management, and family education, working with a multidisciplinary team to improve treatment outcomes. Provides a rewarding environment for experienced RNs.
Requirements
- RN license in Alabama
- Experience in psychiatric care
- Good communication skills
- Ability to work with team
- Patient education skills
Qualifications
- State nursing license
- Previous psychiatric nursing experience
- Ability to handle distressed patients
- Strong interpersonal skills
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Responsibilities
Psychiatric RNs provide direct care to patients and work within a multidisciplinary team to provide outcome-based treatment for patients. The Psych RN responds to distressed patients and educates patient and family members on symptomology, treatment, and discharge instructions. Psych RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supervise medication schedules and evaluate patient progress based on behavioral changes
- Monitor and record results of medications and treatments
- Assist patient in improving coping abilities
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