RN - Pyschiatric

Unit Notes
Department: Psych RN
*Certifications Required: BLS, CPI (preferred)*


- # of Beds: 25 licensed beds; Currently utilize 3 Adult Beds and 6 Adolescent Beds
- Nurse:Patient Ratios: 3:1 Adult currently (could get up to 7 patients); 6:1 Adolescent
- Patient Populations/Common diagnoses: Adolescents and Adults (travelers could work with peds one shift and adults the next, separated by a door). Most common diagnosis are depression, & anxiety, they also see substance abuse- etoh, other substances, psychosis, bipolar and schizophrenia, other behavioral or personality disorders, rare opioid withdrawal, medically cleared
- Experience or 'Must have' skills Acute/inpatient or (state) hospital experience, Good de-escalation and strong communication skills, Ok with first time travelers, Prefer adolescent experience.
- Do you ever have IV's on this unit? very rare IV, travelers do not have to have that experience (great if they do)
- Is there a Charge Nurse &/or House Supervisor on each shift?: Not always, someone will fill those duties, travelers not usually expected to be in charge role.
- Do you use physical restraints on this unit? mechanical restraints (rarely) and seclusion
- Are there nurse aids or mental health specialists on this unit? Ratios? Duties?: Mental health techs/aids, would qualify for 2 if the unit is full at 9 patients. Occupational therapy M-F and OT assistant, social work etc.
- Is RT available if needed? If patients have oxygen or need treatments does RT do these? RT in house and comes to unit, Cpap or Bipap at night, and some oxygen support
- Are there tele/monitor techs on this unit? Are RNs required to read their own strips? What brand are the tele monitors? No
- Shifts & Scheduling: 7a-7p, 7p-7a; 7a-3p, 3p-11p, 11p-7a - self scheduling based off seniority, and union hospital, manager to balance it, try to accommodate block scheduling if able
- Weekend Requirements: Every other
- Holiday Requirements: Every other
- Is there call or a standby requirement? n/a
- Floating Requirements: Throughout the hospital as helping hands or 1:1s
- Scrub Color/Dress Code any color except maroon color. Business causal as well
- How many shifts of unit/department specific orientation?: 2 - 12 hour shifts
- Attributes that help make a nurse successful in this unit: patience and slow to anger