As a Psychiatric Registered Nurse at Milestone LLC, you will provide comprehensive nursing care to clients with mental health disorders. You will be responsible for conducting psychiatric assessments, developing and implementing nursing care plans, administering medications, and monitoring clients' mental and physical health status. Your role will also involve collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure that clients receive appropriate and holistic care throughout their treatment journey.
In this position, you will facilitate therapeutic groups and individual counseling sessions, provide education to clients and their families on mental health topics, and support clients in developing coping strategies. You will maintain accurate documentation of nursing interventions, client progress, and outcomes while adhering to ethical standards and best practices in psychiatric nursing.
Key Responsibilities & Qualifications
- Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in the state
- Bachelor's degree in Nursing (BSN) preferred
- Experience in psychiatric or mental health nursing
- Knowledge of psychiatric disorders and medication management
- Strong assessment and critical thinking skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team
- Commitment to ongoing professional development and staying current with best practices in psychiatric nursing.
- Maintain license and/or certification.
- Provide consultation to supervisors; performs other duties as assigned.
- Complete and submit initial prior authorizations and continued stay reports.
- Submit prior authorizations and continued stay reports in Notable.
- Facilitate clinical training to employees on a monthly basis.
Additional Skills
- Willingness to work in stressful situations; Case management.
- Client documentation
- Oral and written communication; Treatment plan development
- Crisis intervention
- Ability to lecture and give presentations; Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Knowledge Areas
- Community Resources
- Counseling Interventions
- Funding Sources
Core Standards
- CORE Standards
- Human Development
- Group Dynamics
- Computer Software
- Psychotherapy
Training / Certifications
- CPR/FIRST AID
- Crisis Prevention Intervention
Minimum Qualifications
A Licensed individual with at least two (2) years of clinical work experience with children and/or adults in the human services field. Experience with writing assessments is a plus
- Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
- Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
- Family Leave (Maternity, Paternity)
- Training & Development
Psychiatric Nurse in Portsmouth employer: Milestone LLC
As an Outpatient Therapist with us, you'll join a supportive and collaborative work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. We offer competitive pay, flexible scheduling, and ongoing training opportunities to help you thrive in your career while making a meaningful impact in the lives of our clients.
