Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health

Job Description

Job Description

Registered Nurse / Behavioral Health...

What are the ratios?
" Patient ratio experience of 1:6 is required
" Day and night staffing ratios are 1:6&

How many years of experience are required? 1 year of Behavioral Health RN experience is required&

Are first-timers accepted? Yes...

What is the weekend requirement? Every third weekend is required; number of weekend shifts depends on the length of the contract&

Which certifications are required?
" BLS is required
" Certification in Aggressive Management is preferred&

Will this traveler need to float within scope to meet facility needs/float between like units? ALL RNs float as needed, and will never be asked to complete tasks outside of their scope...

Is this client open to accommodating block schedule? Self-scheduling is available&

Are locals accepted? Yes...

What is the state licensure requirement? Maryland or compact RN license required upon submission&

Are there any time off restrictions here? If so, what are they? No additional RTO after auto offer...

Any additional unit information?
" This is a 37-bed Behavioral Health unit at LBH Northwest Hospital with an average daily census of 30 patients
" The unit serves adult and geriatric patients requiring acute inpatient psychiatric care
" Patients are admitted from the ED and outside referrals when they meet admission criteria
" Social workers, recreational therapy, utilization review, pharmacy, respiratory services, radiology, transportation and unit-secretary support are available
" Omnicell is used for medication dispensing...

Any additional experience requirements?
" Inpatient and locked-unit Behavioral Health experience is required
" Experience with seclusion and voluntary/involuntary commitment is required
" Cerner experience is preferred...

What is the scrub color? RNs at this site wear Navy Blue...