RN

Covelo Direct is seeking an experienced Registered Nurse (RN) to join a psychiatric department. If you’re looking for a new position and have a history of providing outstanding patient care, this could be the role for you.

Whether you’re looking for a temporary position or a full-time permanent placement, we have excellent opportunities from coast to coast.

Job Summary

• As a psychiatric nurse, you will provide compassionate care to patients under treatment for psychiatric disorders, mental illness, addiction, eating disorders, and/ or substance abuse.
• Under the direction of a physician, you will develop individual treatment plans based on your health history and current mental health condition.
• You will be required to order and analyze diagnostic tests to determine appropriate patient care.
• As needed, you will administer medication to patients and closely monitor their mental health progress in response to therapies.
• It is vital that a behavioral health nurse provide a supportive, therapeutic environment for patients, teaching healthy coping skills and self-care techniques.
• You may also provide crisis intervention, mental health counseling, and other therapeutic services.
• One of your top priorities will be to prepare patients for a safe and successful discharge, placing them on the path to full recovery.
• Patients and their families will rely on you to connect them with appropriate mental health resources, including referrals to psychiatric specialists.

Benefits Package

• Competitive compensation
• Health benefits eligibility after 30 days (medical, dental, vision)
• 401(k) retirement savings
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution

Education and Experience

• Bachelor of Science (BS) degree from an accredited nursing program
• A minimum of one year working in a psychiatric unit or acute specialty setting preferred

Licensure and Certifications

• Registered Nurse Licensure within the state of practice
• Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) preferred
• Current BLS for Healthcare Provider CPR or CPR/AED for the Professional Rescuer certification