Registered Nurse

Job Description

Job Description

Registered nurse needed for a specialized 16-bed inpatient psychiatric facility focused on adult behavioral health and crisis stabilization.

Scheduling needs:  Per diem shifts available. Monthly schedule and as needed.

Shifts: 7a-7p & 7p-7a

Ideal candidate will have Medical Surgical and or Psych experience.

Job Duties

• Provides medication administration, physical health assessment/ screening, communicates with MD/ NP/PA for orders, obtains samples, may provide individual, group and family education related to medications or physical health processes and subsequent paperwork.
• Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, case support activities.
• Provides crisis intervention consultation to all members of the team.
• Participates in peer review process

Special Attributes: Strong psychosocial, clinical assessment skills. Position requires minimal supervision regarding use of time, able to prioritize work assignments. Must possess ability to communicate effectively with professions and clients/families and have ability to make sound decisions in emergency situations.

Qualification Requirements:  To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Graduation from a state accredited school of nursing and one year of experience in psychiatric nursing; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Language Skills:  Ability to read, analyze, and interpret human service periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, effective treatment notes and related documents. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and/or the public.

Pay Rate on Weekdays: $45 an hour

Pay Rate on Weekends: $46 an hour