RN - Psych

Registered Nurse

Job Title: Registered Nurse

Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)

Specialty: Behavioral Health

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: At least 1 year of inpatient psychiatric experience; recent hospital experience within the last 5 years is required.

License: Oregon RN license (must be willing to obtain)

Certifications: BLS, CPI

Must-Have: Ability to create a safe therapeutic milieu; effective communication and teaching skills; flexibility to adapt to rapidly changing patient and unit needs.

Description: Within the RN scope of practice as defined by the state nursing board, applies the nursing process to the care of patients. Teaches patients and significant others. Documents patient care in the medical record. Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to effectively coordinate overall care of the patient. Assesses patients, as appropriate to the scope of care the nurse will provide. Assessments may include physical, psychosocial, learning needs and barriers, and needs related to age/culture and discharge planning. Establishes nursing diagnoses based on the results of assessments and in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. Plans care according to identified diagnoses and needs. Updates the plan of care as appropriate. Implements/performs individualized care based on the nursing care plan and the nurse's role with the patient. This care may include but is not limited to: assisting with activities of daily living, including fall risk management and safe patient handling. Medication administration, skin assessment/wound care, and pain management. Operates/manipulates biomedical and other patient care and testing equipment, including infusion pumps, patient transfer equipment, cardiopulmonary monitors, invasive catheters and drains, thermoregulation devices, and medication dispensing cabinets. Assists the physician and other licensed, independent practitioners with invasive and non-invasive procedures. Teaches patients and their families about current illness, medical tests, medications, general healthcare, illness and disease prevention, and wellness promotion. Provides appropriate assignment, supervision, and direction to unlicensed assistive personnel to ensure optimum patient care. Provides interdisciplinary coordination and facilitation of overall care. Documents patient assessments, interventions, care, and teaching in the electronic medical record. Documentation is complete, concise, timely, and legible. Evaluates care provided and communicates patient status and results of care to the interdisciplinary team. Attends group activities, observes patient interaction, and participates as requested by the group leader. Participates in treatment team meetings if appropriately credentialed. Able to read, write legibly, and converse effectively in the English language. Exhibits critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Maintains regular, consistent, and punctual attendance at the assigned job location.

City: Coos Bay

State: OR

Benefits: We offer competitive benefits, including:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• Free and unlimited continuing education units (CEUs)
• 24/7 dedicated Care Line and clinical liaison support
• Personalized career consultant and "single point of contact" service
• Industry-leading pay rates, loyalty rewards & referral bonuses
• Free tax return assistance for travelers
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Disability Insurance (Short-Term and Long-Term)
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Paid Sick Leave (where required by applicable state or local law)
• Supplemental Insurance Plans
• Identity Theft Protection
• Pet Insurance
• Employee Wellness Programs
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Career Growth and Professional Development Opportunities

Disclaimer: Benefits eligibility, accrual rates, and usage limits may vary based on employment status, length of service, and work location. Paid Sick Leave is provided in strict accordance with applicable state and municipal mandates. Cynet Health reserves the right to modify, amend, or terminate any benefit plans at any time in accordance with applicable laws.

About Cynet Health: Cynet Health is a Joint Commission-accredited, Minority-Owned healthcare staffing agency headquartered in Sterling, Virginia, proudly serving healthcare facilities across the United States since its founding in 2010. As one of the nation's largest and fastest-growing healthcare staffing firms in the nation, we staff thousands of nursing, allied health, locum tenens, pharmacy, therapy, direct-hire, and non-clinical professionals across hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, labs and more. We're one of the most decorated staffing agencies in America-ranked a Top Travel Nursing Company by BluePipes, recognized among the fastest-growing and most diverse staffing firms by Inc. 5000, Staffing Industry, WBJ and USPAACC-and remain deeply committed to excellence, inclusion, and community impact.

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