RN - Psych

Cynet HealthStaff; Brooklyn Park (MD); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff seeks a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) for a 13-week travel assignment in Maryland. You will rotate between inpatient units and the Psychiatric Emergency Department, with day shifts (12-hour) and a 1:1 daytime patient ratio, including exposure to 1:6 acuity.

Current RN license and BLS required; CPI/MAB preferred. Requirements include at least 2 years in behavioral health nursing, and willingness to travel for assignments.

Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health nursing and acute care settings.
• Proven ability to manage patients with diverse mental health disorders.
• Must have a valid nursing license and BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Rotate between inpatient units and Psychiatric Emergency Department.
• Work every other weekend and float between two inpatient units.
• Maintain 1:1 daytime staffing ratio and handle higher acuity 1:6 as needed.
• Administer medications by various routes and participate in seclusion protocols.
• Provide crisis intervention, de-escalation, psychoeducation, and inter-disciplinary care.

Skills

Crisis intervention

De-escalation

Medication administration

Precepting

Suicide risk management

Crisis management

Job description

RN - Psych

Profession: Registered Nurse

Specialty: Behavioral Health

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Day

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum of 2 years of recent experience in behavioral health required.

License: Must have a valid nursing license.

Certifications: BLS required; CPI and MAB preferred.

Must-Have:

• 2 years of behavioral health nursing experience.
• Completed at least 1 travel assignment.
• Familiarity with managing patients with a range of mental health disorders.

Description:We are seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse.The position involves rotating between inpatient and the Psychiatric Emergency Department.Availability to work every other weekend is required.The nurse will float between two inpatient psychiatric units.The daytime staffing patient ratio is 1:1.The experience with a patient ratio of 1:6 is required.Skills required include crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques.Experience with patients diagnosed with anxiety disorders, bipolar disorders, and substance use disorders is essential.The nurse will engage in behavior management techniques and psychoeducation.Required skills also include medication administration by various methods.Involvement in managing suicidal behavior and self-injurious actions is crucial.The role involves precepting, crisis management, and utilizing seclusion protocols.Monthly training for aggressive patient management will be required.The nurse will work within an interdisciplinary team providing comprehensive care.The patient demographic involves adults dealing with severe mental health issues.