RN - Psych

Cynet Health; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Cynet Health is seeking an RN specialized in psychiatric care for a 12-week night shift assignment. The nurse will float between adolescent and adult patients, providing ADL assistance and monitoring for withdrawal symptoms with IV interventions.

Cerner is used for charting, and careful observation of patients with mild dementia or complex needs is required. The position demands current RN licensure and psychiatric nursing certifications, with the ability to juggle two population groups and

Qualifications

• Current RN license in good standing.
• Psychiatric nursing certifications required.
• Minimum years of experience in nursing as specified in the listing.

Responsibilities

• Care for adolescent and adult patients.
• Float between populations as needed.
• Assist patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
• Monitor for withdrawal symptoms and respond with IV interventions.

Skills

Float between adolescent & adult

Education

RN license

Tools

Cerner

Job description

RN - Psych

Profession: Registered Nurse (RN)

Specialty: RN Psych

Duration: 12 weeks

Shift: Nights

Hours per Shift: 12

Experience: Minimum years of experience required

License: Current RN license

Certifications: Required certifications in psychiatric nursing

Must-Have: Ability to float between adolescent and adult populations

Description:Adolescent and adult patients will be cared for; the nurse must float between both populations.Blocked scheduling is available, allowing for three shifts in a row.The charting system used is Cerner.Patients may present with mild dementia.Assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs) is required for some patients.Patients may experience withdrawal symptoms requiring intravenous intervention.Some patients may have mental disorders that affect their ability to maintain adequate nutrition or self-care.Previous history of reactions to psychotropic medications requires monitoring and adjustment of medications.Acute diseases that require close monitoring will be present among the patient population.Diabetes management monitoring that requires evaluation every four hours is also needed.