RN - Psych

Cynet Health; Saint Paul (MN); On-site; USD 83,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse (RN) for the Emergency Department Mental Health suite in Minnesota. The role involves caring for high acuity mental health patients, with emphasis on neurodiverse conditions including non-verbal autism. Night shifts, 12-hour blocks, and a 13-week assignment.

Candidates should have at least 2 years of nursing experience, active RN license, BLS, and be comfortable in a locked unit environment. Travel-ready status welcome.

Qualifications

• Active RN license in the state
• Minimum 2 years of nursing experience
• Experience with neurodiverse patients, non-verbal autism preferred
• BLS certification required

Responsibilities

• Provide direct care to high acuity mental health patients in the ED
• Utilize de-escalation techniques and maintain patient safety
• Follow restraint protocols and safety procedures
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate care
• Document patient care in Epic and maintain accurate records

Skills

De-escalation techniques

Patient safety

Direct patient care

Education

Registered Nurse license (RN)

Tools

Epic

Job description

RN - Psych

Profession: Nursing

Specialty: Behavioral Health

Duration: 13 weeks

Shift: Night

Hours per Shift: 12 hours

Experience: Minimum 2 years

License: Must have state license

Certifications: BLS required

Must-Have: Experience with neurodiverse patients, specifically non-verbal autism

Description:Position is for a Behavioral Health Registered Nurse stationed in the Emergency Department Mental Health suite.Responsible for taking care of high acuity mental health patients.Experience with neurodiverse patients, particularly non-verbal autism, is preferred.Clinicians should provide assistance with activities of daily living.This position accepts first-time travelers.The nurse will work every other weekend.There is no on-call requirement for this position.Clinicians will not float within the scope of this position.No block scheduling accommodations are available.Local candidates are accepted.Candidates with a pending state license will be considered.Requests for time off should ideally be no more than five days.Candidates should be prepared for a background check as a compliance item before starting onsite.The patient demographic mainly includes adults with acute mental health issues.Average length of stay for patients is 7-9 days, with some staying up to six months.The nurse will work in an environment that includes a closed observation suite for specific patient needs.Responsibilities include managing patients in a locked unit, utilizing de-escalation techniques, and adhering to restraint protocols.The patient population ranges in age from adolescents to older adults with various mental health conditions.The nurse will provide direct patient care and ensure the safety and well-being of individuals in care.Candidates must be comfortable with redirection and de-escalation of patients in crisis.Clinical support services available include IV teams, physical therapy, social services, and pharmacy.Collaboration with interdisciplinary teams is essential for providing comprehensive patient care.Travelers must have experience with electronic charting, specifically Epic.Candidates will undergo fingerprinting to meet compliance requirements.Travelers are required to be knowledgeable in managing various mental health conditions and treatment protocols.All candidates must be able to comply with state licensing requirements.