SH-821 Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse - Petersburg, Virginia Position Summary The Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse (RN) is an integral member of our clinical team, providing direct nursing care, medication management, and supportive counseling to clients with severe and persistent mental illness. This role requires a compassionate professional with strong clinical assessment skills, a deep understanding of psychopharmacology, and a commitment to advocating for client rights and recovery within a community-based setting.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities Clinical Care & Medication Management: - Administers oral and intramuscular medications as ordered by the psychiatrist/PMHNP.
- Performs phlebotomy, monitors lab results, and coordinates appropriate follow-up with the psychiatric and primary care teams.
- Conducts comprehensive nursing assessments of clients' physiological and psychiatric status, including medi...