Psychiatric Registered Nurse Cover Letter

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the psychiatric registered nurse position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for direct nursing care in a diverse healthcare environment in accordance with established policies, procedures and protocols of the healthcare organization.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Current IN licensure as an RN
• CPI and TCI Certification preferred
• CPI or TCI Certification preferred
• Experience with Behavioral Health and hospital experience is preferred
• Behavorial Health and previous hosital experience is preferred
• Acute medical, or behavioral health experience preferred
• Hospital and or behavioral health experience preferred
• Hospital and Behavioral Health Experience Preferred

I submit this application to express my sincere interest in the psychiatric registered nurse position.

Previously, I was responsible for assesses patient's status through interview, observation and physical assesment of actual problems and outcomes.

My experience is an excellent fit for the list of requirements in this job:

• Develops an individualized plan of care using a collaborative approach with the patient/family and health care team
• Modifies plan of care based on evaluation
• Demonstrates technical knowledge of equipment and troubleshoots when problems arise
• Acquires and maintains current knowledge and skills in evidence based nursing practice
• Promotes the professional development of self and team members
• Shares clinical knowledge through informal teaching and in response to the learning needs of others
• Demonstrates a practical problem solving approach to patient moving and handling issues (as applicable)
• Demonstrates skills to promote patient and staff safety through appropriate use of lift equipment (as applicable)

Please consider me for the psychiatric registered nurse opportunity. I am including my resume that lists my qualifications and experience.

In my previous role, I was responsible for care to patients of varying age groups, human development stages, and cultural groups.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Currently licensed in the State of Maryland
• Inpatient psychiatric unit experience preferred
• Current American Heart Association Healthcare Provider (BLS certifications)
• Previous managerial /supervisory experience in Long Term Care desirable
• Previous experience with MDS 2.0
• Comprehensive knowledge in the areas of wound management, infection control, dementia care, least restraint, and zero lift practices
• Crisis Prevention Certification training completion within 30 days of hire and maintenance of certification throughout employment with Terre Haute Regional Hospital
• Prior experience in behavioral health, including psychiatric and substance abuse patient care and de-escalation and acute psychiatric presentation skills preferred

I would like to submit my application for the psychiatric registered nurse opening. Please accept this letter and the attached resume.

In the previous role, I was responsible for care according to Standards of Practice and the patient’s care plan.

Please consider my experience and qualifications for this position:

• Previous Behavioral Health nursing experience, preferred
• Experience in a residential healthcare institution preferred
• Previous work experience on an acute Psychiatric Unit preferred
• Charge Nurse – Days – (Monday to Thursday)
• Staff Nurse – Evenings – (Monday to Thursday)
• Staff Nurse – Evenings – (Monday to Friday)
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license in Illinois
• Advanced reading, writing skills and basic oral skills

I am excited to be applying for the position of psychiatric registered nurse. Please accept this letter and the attached resume as my interest in this position.

In my previous role, I was responsible for possesses knowledge and skills necessary to obtain adequate lab specimens for testing.

Please consider my qualifications and experience:

• Performs patient bedside lab testing and associated quality control in compliance with medical provider’s orders and hospital lab procedures/policies
• Current American Heart Association Advance Life Support (ACLS) certification or obtain within 90 days of hire
• Current Advanced Cardiovascular Life Support (ACLS) Certification preferred
• Current Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) Certification preferred
• Registered Nurse Certified (RN-C) preferred
• Current Texas Licensure with the State Board of Nurse Examiners as a RN
• Provides general nursing care to assigned patients
• Psychiatric Nursing certification is preferred