Compensation : $61 - $61 Hourly Client Job Ref ID : 130200 Start Date : 10/16/2023 End Date : 01/20/2024 Shift Description : Days and nights - 12 hours - three days Job Title: Travel Nurse - Med/Surg Psychiatry Shift: Days and nights - 12 hours - three days Duration: 13 weeks Start Date: 10/16/2023 Stipend: $1,281 Hourly Pay: $61 OT: 1.5 Weekly pay: $2,181 JOB DESCRIPTION 886 bed academic medical center. Level 1 trauma center Schedule-D/E/N ROTATING SHIFT SCHEDULES, Every Other Weekend (EOW), Holidays/On-Call/Callback/Charge per Unit Needs Will consider 48 hours straight time. Great opportunity to become a member of a unique unit, only a handful of similar units in the country. Adult medical/surgical unit for patients with active co-morbid psychiatric and/or behavioral issues. This expanding unit is looking for flexible, enthusiastic and committed nurses to help us grow. Med/surg acute care experience a plus. Willingness to care for a varied patient population in a changing environment a must! Nurses are eligible for dual-certification in both medical/surgical nursing and psychiatric nursing after experience requirement attained.
- Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
- Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
- Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.
- Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
- Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
- Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
- Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
- Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
- Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
- Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician's written orders.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
- Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
- Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing progress notes in the computer system.
- Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Possesses critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
- Possesses effective oral and written communication skills.
- Possesses effective interpersonal relationship skills.
- Ability to utilize computers for documentation purposes.
- Technically competent in tasks within the scope of practice of a Registered Nurse.
- Ability to read and comprehend English at a level necessary to follow written and oral instructions and safety precautions.
Work Experience
- Minimum of two years of psychiatry experience
- One year of Telemetry experience
License/Registration/Certification
- Current RN License to practice or compact license (if applicable)
- CPR (by the American Heart Association)
- BLS, ACLS - American Heart Association
Education and Training
- Graduate from an accredited school of nursing or Employee Degree in Nursing. BSN preferred.
ABOUT HEALTHCARE STAFFING PLUS Healthcare Staffing Plus is a US based national per diem, local contract, and locum tenens agency. We are located in the beautiful rolling hills of southern Indiana just outside of Louisville, KY. With close to 24 years of non-clinical healthcare experience that includes 16 years of solid medical staffing and recruiting experience, we deliver on our promise of adhering to strict and ethical recruiting standards handled with the utmost professionalism. Never resting on our laurels of sourcing candidates thoroughly and presenting our clients only the cream of the crop. BENEFITS
- Personalized recruiter that is solely dedicated to you! Weekly pay
- Direct deposit
- Completion bonuses
- Housing stipend
- Per diem daily meals and incidentals
- Reimbursements on state licensing, medical exams, vaccines,
- Travel expenses to assignment (mileage, airfare, etc.,) Free telemedicine services
- Medical , dental and vision insurance
- Prescription drug card
- Referral bonuses .
- ....and much more!
Required Skills EPIC, Critical thinking skills,, Excellent communication skils
Reference Code 130200
Job Category Registered Nurse
Facility Type Agency,Hospital Based
Pay Rate 70 - 70USDPer Hour
Specialty Med-surg,Psychiatry,Psychiatry-geriatric
Geographical Setting Urban
On Call Yes
Board Certification No