Per Diem Psychiatric Nurse

Affinity Home Health Care Inc; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 68,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift differentials

Job summary

Affinity Home Health Care Inc. seeks a registered nurse to provide direct nursing care within a psychiatric emergency setting. The role focuses on patient safety, education, and environment management.

Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with tests and procedures, and implementing individualized care plans, while ensuring accurate documentation and collaboration with the healthcare team.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• At least two years of related experience.
• RN licensure required.
• CPR/BLS certification required; additional credentials preferred.
• Physical strength to perform heavy work and adherence to safety protocols involving hazardous materials.

Responsibilities

• Administer medications and monitor patient responses.
• Assist with tests and procedures as ordered by the physician.
• Implement individualized care plans and document accurately.
• Collaborate with the healthcare team; participate in orientation and preceptor duties.
• Respond to emergencies and report safety concerns.
• Encourage patient participation in care.
• Promote a safe, therapeutic environment for diverse patient populations.

Skills

Nursing skills

Patient safety

Team collaboration

Education

Registered nurse (RN) licensure

Job description

This role involves providing direct nursing care within the psychiatric emergency setting, focusing on patient safety, education, and environment management.

Responsibilities include administering medications, assisting with tests and procedures, implementing individualized care plans, and ensuring accurate documentation.

The nurse will collaborate with the healthcare team, participate in orientation and preceptor duties, and promote a safe, therapeutic environment for diverse patient populations, including neonates to geriatrics.

Key duties also encompass responding to emergencies, reporting safety concerns, and encouraging patient participation in care.

Qualifications include a graduate of an accredited nursing program, at least two years of related experience, and RN licensure.

Certifications such as CPR/BLS are required, with additional credentials preferred.

The role demands physical strength to handle heavy work and adherence to safety protocols involving hazardous materials.

The position offers shift differentials and emphasizes clinical leadership, safety, and quality patient care in a fast-paced environment.