RN - Behavioral Health

Registered Nurse - Psych

Location: New Mexico

Assignment Duration: This is a 13-week contract position.

Schedule: Days, 7 AM - 7 PM

Job Description: The Registered Nurse is a clinical practitioner who coordinates and implements patient care specific to the age of the patient population served on the assigned units. The RN ensures that quality care is provided in an efficient and safe manner, consistent with the unit's standards of care. The Registered Nurse demonstrates performance consistent with the mission, philosophy, and goals of the unit and organization, treating staff, physicians, patients, and families with consideration and respect.

Responsibilities

• Obtains and records initial assessment and establishes priorities according to patient age, symptoms, and psychosocial needs.
• Reassesses patient systems systematically to identify progress and trends that require intervention.
• Develops and implements a measurable individualized plan of care for the patient within the established timeframe.
• Makes comprehensive nursing decisions based on the interpretation of facts and evaluations of patient outcomes; modifies the plan of care based on evaluations.
• Participates in patient/significant other health education and discharge planning.
• Implements and documents timely interventions appropriate to patient needs.
• Evaluates the plan of care.
• Performs various Point of Care testing procedures.

Required Experience / Certifications / Licensure

• Current New Mexico RN license or current Compact state license.
• BLS Certification required.
• CPI certification or equivalent required (Blue Card preferred).
• Graduate of an accredited program for Registered Nursing.
• Current knowledge and skills appropriate to the age/type of patient population served.
• Knowledgeable and sensitive to patients' rights in the delivery of care.
• Effective communication skills tailored to the developmental age of the patient.

Why ARMStaffing?

At ARMStaffing, we take care of our employees! We offer:

• Health Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and more
• Onboarding Made Easy: We handle physicals, titers, and more so you can focus on care
• Clinical Support: In-house clinical team available to assist and advocate
• 401k Retirement Plan: Eligible after waiting period; 4% match with 5% contribution
• Recruiter Matching: Get paired with a recruiter based on your location and specialty
• Extras: Travel reimbursement, housing allowance, meals, referral bonuses, and more

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Client Details: City Santa Fe State NM Zip Code 87505