Registered Nurse - Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry (Syracuse, NY) - RNPED

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionJOB TITLE:Registered Nurse (RN) – Pediatric and Adolescent PsychiatryJOB OVERVIEWLocation: Syracuse, NY 13210Job Type: Travel / Contract [NO BENEFITS]Duration: 15 weeksShift: Day or night shifts availableDay shift: 11:00 AM – 11:30 PMOvernight shift: hours not specified in the original Schedule: 3 shifts per week (36 hours per week) Weekends: Every other weekend required Holidays: Some holidays requiredPay Range: $1450-$1500/WeekJOB SUMMARY:This role is for an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) in a Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry unit. The ideal candidate has recent inpatient nursing experience caring for both adult and adolescent patients in an acute-care hospital setting.RESPONSIBILITIESPatient Care and AssessmentProvide comprehensive nursing care to pediatric, adolescent and adult psychiatric patients.Conduct patient assessments and monitor patients’ physical and mental health conditions.Monitor patient behavior and identify changes in mental or physical status.Develop, implement and evaluate individualized patient care plans.Administer medications and treatments in accordance with physician orders and hospital protocols.Environment and CollaborationMaintain a safe and therapeutic environment for patients.Collaborate with physicians, psychiatrists and multidisciplinary healthcare teams.Documentation and Clinical SkillsMaintain accurate patient documentation using the EPIC electronic medical record system.Demonstrate strong clinical judgment and nursing assessment skills.Perform the majority of required patient care skills with minimal orientation and supervision.REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONSCurrent and active New York State RN license/registration.Minimum of 2 years of recent nursing experience in an acute-care hospital setting.Previous experience in a Pediatric and Adolescent Psychiatry unit.Recent inpatient nursing experience within the last 2 years.Experience caring for both adult and adolescent psychiatric patients.Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSExperience with EPIC electronic medical records (EMR).Level I Trauma Center hospital experience.Experience working in hospitals of similar or greater size and complexity.