RNs have at least one year of
cute psychiatric nursing experience.
- RN(s) must be Licensed by the West Virginia Board of Examiners for Registered Professional Nurses and have no record of prior or pending disciplinary action against him or her by the licensure body or agency.West Virginia is a member of the National Council of State Board of Nursing and participates in the multistate Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC).
- RN(s) to be assigned for an acute psychiatric care facility must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in Psychiatric Nursing.
- RN(s) to be assigned for all other areas other than Psychiatric Nursing must have a minimum of one (1) year experience in the assigned area.
- RN(s) must oversee the work of inexperienced (RN) Registered Nurse(s), LPN Licensed Practical Nurse(s), and CNA Certified Nursing Assistant(s).
- RN(s) must participate in Treatment Team Meetings to develop Individualized Treatment Plans, direct consultations, and receive and give recommendations to and from other disciplines to maximize positive behavioral results.
- RN(s) must administer medications as prescribed by treating Physician(s).
- RN(s) must ensure timely documentation into patient's Electronic Medical Records, per the policies and procedures and common practice of the particular facility utilizing the staff to be discussed during the hospital/facility orientation.
- RN(s) must oversee and handle all medical related emergencies.
- RN(s) must communicate with physicians for patient care regimen in order to meet patient care needs.
- RN(s) may testify in court and commitment hearing when found appropriate and deemed necessary.The psychiatric physician must be present and available to testify as necessary and nurse(s) must be available to appear and testify.
- RN(s) must respond to inquiries of family members, advocates and other interested parties, ensuring adherence to the confidentiality laws, and the HIPPA Regulations.
- RN(s) must provide all services in a manner consistent with the applicable standard of care.
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