RN - Psych

Cynet HealthStaff; Holyoke (MA); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet HealthStaff is seeking a Behavioral Health RN for a 13-week assignment in Holyoke, MA. The role involves direct and indirect patient care in an inpatient psychiatric setting with a 40-hour week and a 15:00–23:30 shift.

Must have an active RN license and at least 1 year of inpatient behavioral health experience. Candidates should be prepared to work with adult and pediatric populations; BLS is required and ACLS is preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year in an inpatient psychiatric setting.
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the state.
• BLS certification; ACLS preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct and indirect patient care using the nursing process.
• Develop and coordinate nursing care plans with patients and families.
• Communicate changes in patient conditions with healthcare teams.
• Participate in discharge planning and transition of care.

Skills

Behavioral Health

Inpatient Psychiatric Care

Adult Care

Pediatric Care

BLS Certification

ACLS Certification (preferred)

Job description

RN - Psych

Profession: RN

Specialty: Behavioral Health

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 15:00 - 23:30

Hours per Shift: 40

Experience: Minimum 1 year in an inpatient psychiatric setting

License: Current state licensure as Registered Nurse (RN)

Certifications: BLS Certification; ACLS preferred

Must-Have Skills/Experience:Previous Behavioral Health experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting.Willingness to work with both adult and pediatric care.

Description:As a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN), you will provide direct and indirect patient care through the nursing process of assessment, planning, intervention, and evaluation.You will develop nursing care plans in coordination with patients, families, and interdisciplinary staff as necessary.You will communicate changes in patients' clinical conditions with appropriate healthcare professionals and coworkers.You will participate in the discharge planning process.Common diagnoses include schizophrenia, depression, bipolar disorder, substance use disorder, and anxiety.Patient populations include geriatric, pediatric, and adult patients.