Psychiatric registered nurse

MedPro Healthcare Staffing; City of Elmira (NY); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay and direct deposit

Full coverage of credentialing fees

Housing or housing allowance

Group health insurance for you and family

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Travel reimbursement

401(k) matching

Unlimited referral bonuses

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is looking for a qualified Psychiatric registered nurse (RN) for a travel assignment. The ideal candidate will have an active RN license and experience in an Acute Care Psychiatric setting. Responsibilities include assessing patients, administering medications, and collaborating with health staff. Competitive benefits are offered, including weekly pay, housing allowance, and health insurance.

Qualifications

• Active RN license is a must.
• Degree from an accredited nursing program required.
• BLS certification is mandatory.
• Must have eighteen months of experience in an Acute Care Psychiatric setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide care for patients with mental health issues.
• Assess mental health status of patients.
• Collaborate with medical providers for patient care.
• Administer and monitor psychotropic medications.
• Assist patients in managing behaviors and planning lifestyle changes.

Skills

Active RN License

BLS Certifications

Experience in Acute Care Psychiatric setting

Education

Degree from accredited nursing program

Job description

Overview

Join to apply for the Psychiatric registered nurse role at MedPro Healthcare Staffing.

MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is seeking a quality Psychiatric registered nurse (RN) for a travel assignment with one of our top healthcare clients.

Requirements

• Active RN License
• Degree from accredited nursing program
• BLS Certifications
• Eighteen months of recent experience in an Acute Care Psychiatric setting
• Other requirements to be determined by our client facility

Benefits

• Weekly pay and direct deposit
• Full coverage of all credentialing fees
• Private housing or housing allowance
• Group Health insurance for you and your family
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Travel reimbursement
• 401(k) matching
• Unlimited Referral Bonuses up to $1,000

Duties & Responsibilities

Psychiatric Nurses (RN) provide care for patients with mental health issues. They are experts in assessing, diagnosing and treating people with psychiatric problems. Mental health nurses work as part of a team to provide total medical care for the patient.

• Assess the mental health status of patients with behavioral challenges.
• Collaborate with medical providers and mental health staff in the design and delivery of patient care.
• Administer and monitor effectiveness and side-effects of psychotropic medications.
• Assist patients, and families as appropriate, to interpret and manage maladaptive behaviors and to plan healthy lifestyle changes.
• Exercise balanced judgement in evaluation situations and making decisions to handle difficult or confrontational situations in a professional manner.

About Agency

MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission certified provider of contract staffing services. Since 1983, we have placed nursing and allied travelers in top healthcare facilities nationwide. Join us today for your very own MedPro Experience.

If qualified and interested, please call 954-740-8789 for immediate consideration.

MedPro Staffing is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, disability, marital status or veteran status.

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