RN - Psych

Pediatric Psychiatric Registered Nurse

Immediate start needed. TotalMed interviews followed by manager approval. Must be willing to float between pediatric and adult units as needed. Freestanding acute inpatient facility with a contracted ER nearby. All patients are medically cleared. Patients typically do not have lines, drains, or tubes. The facility has a total of 94 beds, with 50 for pediatrics and 44 for adults. The pediatric unit has 50 beds. Average daily patient census varies. Will primarily care for adolescents and pediatric patients aged 5-18. Experience with involuntary and voluntary admissions is required. Common diagnoses include autism, self-mutilation, harm, depression, suicidal ideation, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, oppositional defiant disorder, and trauma. Patient ratios include 6 psych techs during the day and 2 psych techs at night. Skills required include comfort with redirection and de-escalation, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), rounding every 7.5 minutes, and acting as a 1:1 sitter. Participation in physical holds using the least restrictive measures may be necessary. Obtaining EKGs may be required if needed. General skills needed are punctuality, a positive attitude, and flexibility. Support within the department includes a Director of Nursing, Nurse Manager, and Psychiatrist available for daily rounds. Nurse Practitioners are on site until 1600 and on call overnight. Occupational Therapists are available daily from 0800-1630. Security staff is present but does not respond to patient escalations; staff from other units respond instead. Technology used includes EMR systems. Seclusion rooms and chair restraints are part of unit-specific equipment. Orientation will occur during the first week of employment. Weekend rotations occur every other weekend. Holiday work expectations are included in the schedule. Travelers will sign up for preferred shifts, and scheduling adjustments will be made as necessary. Shift times are from 0700-1900 and 1900-0700. Scrub color should be any solid color that is professional. This is a travel nursing position.