Registered Nurse Psychiatric at International SOS Government Medical Services

Charleston, South Carolina, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

02 Apr, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

02 Jan, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychiatric Nursing, Mental Health Assessments, Medication Administration, Crisis Intervention, Patient Education, Care Coordination, Documentation, De-escalation Techniques, Team Collaboration, Patient Safety, Compliance, Emergency Management, Behavioral Health, Patient Care, Discharge Planning, BLS Certification

Industry

Hospitals and Health Care

Description

Company Description International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. delivers customized medical and security risk management and wellbeing solutions to enable our clients to operate safely and effectively in environments far from home. Founded in 1984, we operate in 92 countries providing integrated medical solutions to organizations with international operations. Our innovative technology and medical and security expertise focus on prevention, offering real-time, actionable insights and on-the-ground quality delivery. We provide clinical services to include “hands on” direct care at over 800 sites around the world, many of which include inpatient clinical care capabilities. With 12,000 staff (including 5,200 medical and behavioral health providers) our services include the design, deployment, and operation of healthcare solutions including freestanding surgical facilities in remote and austere environments, telemedicine consultation through a wide range of virtual modalities, referrals to a global network of more than 100,000 vetted providers, and global aeromedical evacuation. Within our portfolio of companies, International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc., headquartered in Houston, Texas provides contracted healthcare support to Government defense and civil agencies and government contractors, including support to military exercises and operations, diplomatic missions, natural disasters, and refugee care. To protect your workforce, we are at your fingertips: internationalsos.com Job Description • Provide direct inpatient psychiatric nursing care to male and female Veterans (18 years of age and older) in acute mental health and behavioral health units. • Perform and document comprehensive mental health nursing assessments, including suicide risk assessments, safety assessments, and withdrawal assessments (such as the Clinical Institute Withdrawal Assessment). • Develop, implement, evaluate, and update individualized nursing plans of care in collaboration with psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. • Administer, monitor, and document psychotropic and other prescribed medications in accordance with Veterans Affairs policies, observing for therapeutic effectiveness and adverse reactions. • Manage psychiatric and medical emergencies, including crisis intervention, detoxification and withdrawal symptoms, and patient safety incidents. • Maintain a safe and therapeutic environment by applying de-escalation techniques and participating in the prevention and management of disruptive behavior. • Provide patient and family education related to mental health conditions, medications, treatment plans, self-management strategies, and discharge planning. • Accurately document assessments, interventions, and patient responses in the Veterans Affairs Computerized Patient Record System (CPRS) within the Veterans Health Information Systems and Technology Architecture (VistA). • Coordinate care transitions across the continuum of care, including discharge planning and aftercare follow-up. • Comply with all applicable Veterans Affairs, Veterans Health Administration, Joint Commission, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, and federal regulatory requirements. • Complete required Veterans Affairs orientation, mandatory annual training, competency validation, and quality assurance activities. • Provide care to patients who are COVID-19 positive or Patients Under Investigation when required. • Completes required organizational compliance education, including assigned requirements that are client-specified, for Joint Commission Healthcare Staffing Services certification or other regulatory bodies. Qualifications Basic Requirements/Certifications: • Must possess a current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse license in any United States state, territory, commonwealth, or the District of Columbia. • Must have successfully passed the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses. • Must possess at least two (2) years of direct patient care experience within the last three (3) years as a Psychiatric Registered Nurse. • Must have a minimum of two (2) years of experience in a mental health setting, including experience within the last six (6) months, exclusive of agency assignments. • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from an American Heart Association approved provider. Education Required: • Graduate of an accredited school of professional nursing approved by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, or the American Nurses Credentialing Center. • Associate Degree in Nursing required; Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred. L4-TMS-H010.2-Job description Effective Date: 6/26/2024 Version 1.00 Currents versions are displayed on the Document Library on SharePoint. For Internal Use Only Physical Requirements: • Work is normally performed in a typical interior/office work environment. • Work involves sitting and standing for prolonged periods of time. • May require bending, stooping and lifting up to 15 lbs. Other Special Qualifications: • Must be able to read, write, and speak English to effectively communicate. • US Citizen or Permanent Resident Card is required. • Pass/possess VA Public Trust Clearance. • Must provide own royal blue scrubs and wear Veterans Affairs–approved identification at all times. Additional Information Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data. Benefits – Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan paid time off and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws. International SOS Government Medical Services, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty or status as a covered veteran in accordance with the applicable federal, state and local laws. Work Location: Charleston, SC

Responsibilities

Provide direct inpatient psychiatric nursing care to Veterans in acute mental health units and perform comprehensive mental health assessments. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement individualized nursing plans of care.