RN Pyschiatric

Unit Notes
Department: Behavioral Health RN

- # Beds: 10
- Nurse/Patient Ratios: At most 1:5 (mostly 1:3).
- Required certifications: BLS
- Patient Populations/Common diagnoses: Alcohol use disorder Polysubstance use Alcohol
detox Depressive disorder Bipolar disorder Schizophrenia. Adults only. Psych and detox.
- Experience: One year of experience. First time traveler okay.
- Do you ever have IVs on this unit: Rarely
- Charge Nurse 24/7 & do they take patients: Yes there is a charge and they take patients.
- Do you use physical restraints on this unit: Rarely.
- Are there nurse aids or mental health specialists on this unit: Yes one per 7a-7p shift- CNA/Unit
Coordinators- CNA and secretarial duties.
- Is RT available if needed: Yes
- Is there tele on this unit: No
- Shifts & Scheduling: No self or block schedules. 12 hour shifts.. Director makes the
schedule. There is flexible scheduling.
- Weekend Requirements: Every other weekend.
- Holiday Requirements: Every other holiday.
- Is there call or a standby requirement: No
- Floating Requirements: No
- Scrub Color/Dress Code: Staff members on the unit have the option to wear street clothes or
scrubs. Apparel must be appropriate and not provocative or suggestive in nature. No tank tops
blue jeans or open-toed shoes are allowed. Clothing must be neat and clean. Staff must bear in
mind that they serve as role models for patients and should dress accordingly. Photo name tags
must be worn by all staff while on duty.
- Unit/Department specific orientation: 2-3 days with a preceptor.

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