Nurse Extern Psych

Provides professional skilled age specific nursing care for patients in collaboration with the physician and other disciplines. Under the direct supervision of a Registered Nurse, performs basic patient care related services for the neonate through geriatric patient population.

Qualifications:

Education:

• Currently enrolled in a board-approved or accredited nursing program recognized by U.S. jurisdiction, in good standing who is within 3 months of program completion OR a graduate from a Board Approved or accredited nursing program waiting to take the NCLEX.

Experience:

• None.

Specialized Training:

• None.

Certification/Licensure:

• Requires BLS issued by the American Heart Association.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Requires the ability to read, write and speak effectively in English.
• Ability to work with culturally diverse people is a must.
• Must have excellent communication, time management and customer service skills.
• Must have excellent communication, time management and customer service skills.
• Requires basic computer word processing skills (e.g. formatting, editing, printing, composing email, internet searches, etc.) to be able to successfully navigate through an electronic medical record using a computer.