Rn Psychiatric Nurse

Role Overview

An RN specializing in Psychiatric Nursing provides care for patients with mental health disorders, emotional disturbances, and behavioral issues. They work in psychiatric hospitals, mental health facilities, clinics, and other healthcare settings.

Procedure

• Psychiatric Assessment
• Medication Management
• Therapeutic Communication
• Crisis Intervention
• Behavioral Interventions
• Patient Education
• Group Therapy Facilitation
• Family Therapy Support
• Documentation and Care Planning
• Psychiatric Emergency Response

Certifications

• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification
• Some facilities may require certification in Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing (PMHN) through the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC)

Requirements

• BLS, ACLS
• DL and SS Card required for submission
• Covid Vaccination (Exemptions allowed)
• Flu Vaccination
• Updated resume
• 3 references Names and Places worked. (Nurse Manager, Supervisors)

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $50.00 - $65.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Referral program

Medical specialties:

• Critical & Intensive Care

Physical setting:

• Hospital

Standard shift:

• Night shift

Work Location: In person