RN WEEKEND - ADOLESCENT INPATIENT BEHAVIORAL HEALTH

Assess, plan, implement, and evaluate care for assigned adolescent psychiatric inpatients while coordinating with interdisciplinary teams. Process psychiatric emergencies, manage agitated patients through seclusion or restraint, and provide crisis resolution in collaboration with psychiatrists. Conduct comprehensive assessments, interpret findings to initiate interprofessional care plans, and oversee delegation to licensed practical nurses and other support staff. Administer psychotropic medications, monitor efficacy and side effects, and provide patient and family education on conditions and self-care. Facilitate group therapy sessions including medication and support groups, maintain patient safety protocols, and document all care services in department records.