May work independently or as a part of the multidisciplinary team Complete physical and mental health assessments Develop strategies for helping patients to be as independent as possible Plan, Implement and document physical and mental health nursing care plans Evaluate and update nursing care plans as needed Administer and assess the effects of prescribed medications and treatments Utilize we-based, pyxis and written information to identify drug interactions/contraindications/side effects Observe and report behavioral changes Encourage patients to participate in interpersonal and other therapeutic activities to enhance their interpersonal skills