Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Tryfacta is seeking a Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health for our client in Glendale, CA 91206. This is a temporary 8 weeks contract assignment. If you meet the qualifications listed below and are interested, please Apply Now!

Position Title: Registered Nurse - Behavioral Health

Location: Glendale, CA 91206

Duration: 8 Weeks

Work Schedule: Nights (4X12) 07:00PM - 07:00AM

Responsibilities for this position include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health assessments.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate individualized nursing care plans for patients with mental health conditions.
• Monitor patients for changes in mental status, mood, behavior, and overall functioning.
• Administer prescribed medications, including psychotropic medications, and monitor for therapeutic effects and adverse reactions.
• Perform suicide risk assessments and maintain patient safety through appropriate interventions and observation protocols.
• Utilize de-escalation and crisis intervention techniques to manage aggressive, agitated, or emotionally distressed patients.
• Collaborate with psychiatrists, physicians, social workers, therapists, and interdisciplinary team members to coordinate patient care and discharge planning.
• Facilitate therapeutic communication and establish rapport with patients and their families.
• Lead or participate in psychoeducational and therapeutic group sessions as assigned.
• Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in accordance with facility policies and regulatory standards.

To be considered for this position, you should have:

• Active RN License NYS
• BLS by AHA
• Crisis Prevention Institute CPI Certification

Tryfacta is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.