RN Behavioral Health
Job Description:
Location:
Travel/Contract
Salary:
50
Summary
Department: Geriatric Psych Nrsng Unit
Shift Timing: 19:00 - 07:30 Monday to Friday 3 days 12 hour shift
Per Week: 36 Hours
Unit description: 25 patients, 5:1 ratios, CNA's present as well. Typical patients are over 65 with cognitive delays, dementia, and/or anxiety and depressive disorders. Medical needs may include minor wound care, incontinence, basic IV fluids (no drips), No suctioning, no blood transfusions. We have behavioral health trained security, a panic button system, hospital code teams, and Ascom phone systems.
Roles & Responsibilities
Implement and monitor patient care plans. Monitor, record and communicate patient condition as appropriate.
Serve as a primary coordinator of all disciplines for well-coordinated patient care.
Note and carry out physician and nursing orders.
Assess and coordinate patient's discharge planning needs with members of the healthcare team.
Required Skills
RN Behavioral Health
Travel RN Behavioral Health
Work Authorization
Green Card
US Citizen
Certifications & Clearance Requirements
Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification
Benefits
Dental
Eye Care
Medical