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The Acute Psychiatric Unit Nurse is responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care in a short term mental health treatment program. Acute Psychiatric Unit Nurse: Responsible and accountable for all elements of the nursing process when providing and/or supervising direct patient care in a short term mental health treatment program. Assesses, plans, implements and evaluates care based on age-specific components. Assumes responsibility for the coordination of care focused on patient transition through the continuum of care, patient and family education, patient self-management after discharge, and supporting factors that impact customer satisfaction. Considers all characteristics of the individual, including age and l