Psychiatric RNs provide direct care to patients and work within a multidisciplinary team to provide outcome-based treatment for patients. The Psych RN responds to distressed patients and educates patient and family members on symptomology, treatment, and discharge instructions. Psych RN job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Supervise medication schedules and evaluate patient progress based on behavioral changes
• Monitor and record results of medications and treatments
• Assist patient in improving coping abilities