RN - Psych

Cynet Health; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health seeks a Registered Nurse for a Psychiatric unit in Lewiston, Maine. This 13-week assignment supports care for children and adolescents (ages 6-18) on an inpatient behavioral unit, with major depression and ADD/ADHD as primary diagnoses.

Responsibilities include medication administration, patient education, daily documentation, and leading education groups. Must have an RN license, BLS, and at least 3 years of nursing experience.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Nursing required.
• Ability to float to Chemical Dependency/Detox.
• CPI Trained.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate on various levels: patients, families, providers, coworkers.
• Ability to manage stressful situations appropriately.
• Ability to set strong professional boundaries.
• Dedicated team player.
• Self-directed and able to stay productive during downtime.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of direct and indirect patient care.
• Work alongside an interdisciplinary team to provide patient care.
• Medication administration and education.
• Daily documentation of patient care.
• Managing behaviors throughout the unit.
• Participate in and lead education groups.

Skills

Associate Degree in Nursing

CPI Trained

BLS Certified

Communication skills

Team player

Self-directed

Float to Detox

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

RN - Psych

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Psychiatric Adult

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: 3x 12hr shifts - Days

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum 3 years of nursing experience required

License: Valid State RN license required

Certifications: BLS certification required

Must-Have:

• Associates Degree in Nursing required
• Ability to float to Chemical Dependency/Detox
• CPI Trained
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability to communicate on various levels: patients, families, providers, coworkers
• Ability to manage stressful situations appropriately
• Ability to set strong professional boundaries
• Dedicated team player
• Self-directed and able to stay productive during downtime

Description:The Registered Nurse is an essential member of the patient care team.This role is responsible for the delivery of direct and indirect patient care.The RN will work alongside an interdisciplinary team to provide care for children and adolescents, ages 6-18, on an inpatient behavioral unit.Primary diagnoses treated include major depression and ADD/ADHD.Responsibilities include medication administration and education, daily documentation of patient care, and managing behaviors throughout the unit.Additionally, the RN will participate in and lead education groups.