RN - Psych

Cynet Health; Lynchburg (VA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an RN specialized in Behavioral Health for an inpatient unit on the night shift in Lynchburg, VA. This 13‑week assignment offers 12‑hour shifts and requires 1+ year of RN experience and VA licensure. The unit serves adult, child, and geriatric patients with a 1:10 nurse-to-patient ratio.

Orientation is biweekly on Mondays. Certifications include BLS, HWC, MANDT, and TOVA de‑escalation/physical hold training.

Qualifications

• Psych/behavioral health experience required.
• 1+ years of RN experience.
• Must have RN license in Virginia.

Responsibilities

• Inpatient nursing on a psychiatric unit.
• Float among child, adult, and geriatric units.
• Care for adult, child, and geriatric patients.

Skills

Psych/Behavioral Health experience

Tools

Cerner

Vital signs monitor

Job description

RN - Psych

Profession: RN

Specialty: Behavioral Health

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night Shift

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: 1+ years

License: Certification/licensure required to work as an RN in the state.

Certifications: BLS, HWC, MANDT, TOVA-certified de-escalation/physical hold training

Must-Have Skills/Experience: Previous psych/behavioral health experience.

Description:Orientation is conducted biweekly on Mondays.

The position is for the inpatient nursing unit.

The role involves working in a psychiatric specialty.

There is one opening for this position.

The department serves adult, child, and geriatric patients.

The unit has a total of 72 beds.

The patient-to-nurse ratio is 1:10.

Common diagnoses treated include Major Depressive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Psychosis, Schizophrenia, and Anxiety.

The ideal candidate will be team-oriented, flexible, patient-centered, self-aware, and kind.

Required equipment includes a vitals machine, EKG, bladder scanner, metal detector, and AED.

The electronic health record system used is Cerner.

Weekend hours are every other week or as needed.

There are no call requirements for this position.

Candidates must possess the required certifications prior to starting.

Candidates will float among child, adult, and geriatric units.

The dress code includes navy scrubs; excessive or long jewelry and hoodies are inappropriate attire.

This position was created due to a new or expanded service line.