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Psychiatric Nurse Job
The Watson Institute is hiring a casual Psychiatric Nurse for the outpatient psychological services department at the Education Centers in Sewickley, PA .This position will work approximately 10-15 hours per week.
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Employment Type: Temporary
Location: Sewickley, PA
Responsibilities:
- Office nurse to multiple psychiatrists; check-in patients, maintain the physicians’ phone line and accurately code insurance bills for the doctor visit
- Medication management including reordering medications, collaborating with pharmacies and securing insurance authorizations
- Act as liaison between the psychiatrist, clinical team, and the families
- Provides mental health and medical services to the outpatient program
- Works closely with the psychiatrist identifying psychiatric needs of each patient in a manner which constitutes good nursing practice
- Participates in the team approach, interacting on a therapeutic level with the children. Participates in the development of the treatment plan and in the twenty-day reviews of that plan
- Attends meetings and staff conferences that contribute to the staff’s understanding of the dynamics of the psychosomatic concept
- Counsels parents, when indicated, on diet, health habits, or medical management
- Comply with local, county, state, and federal authorities regarding all health requirements
- Assist as delegated by the Clinical Director in agency compliance with all accreditation bodies
- Assist in periodic reports to the Clinical Director concerning utilization of the Outpatient Clinic and related issues
- Other duties as assigned
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in nursing required
- Current PA registered nurse license required
- Experience in the field of psychiatric nursing
- Excellent communication skills required
- Ability to exert moderate physical effort in light work, typically involving some combination of bending, stooping, squatting, reaching, kneeling, or brisk walking
- Ability to work independently
- Current Acts 34, 114, and 151 clearances required