The Child Unit is a 20 bed unit for the multi-disciplinary assessment, evaluation, crisis intervention, and stabilization of patients age 5-11 years. Discharge planning emphasizes movement to day hospital or outpatient care as soon as the crisis has been stabilized.
As a Registered Nurse/RN you will:
- Perform a full range of professional psychiatric nursing services, including assessing, planning, administering, and evaluating patient care in accordance with team treatment plans.
- Administer medical treatment as prescribed by physician.
- Teach and provide psychosocial support to patients and their families.
- Provide day-to-day clinical direction to assigned Mental Health Workers or other paraprofessional staff.
- Document and report patient progress to treatment team.
Requirements: