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RN- Psych Registered Nurse - Vernon, United States - SuiteMate Staffing Solutions, Inc.

SuiteMate Staffing Solutions, Inc. Vernon, United States

1 month ago

Salary: $45/hr - $50/hr DOE

Weekly Pay with benefit options available

Shifts Available:

*6-Month Minimum Contract Assignment with option to extend

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

Performs comprehensive assessment of patients' nursing care needs including physical, behavioral, psychiatric, and social needs
Observes and analyzes patient behavior and status and documents in the medical record and reports as needed to other team members, including the attending physician
May contribute to the development of the individualized treatment plan in collaboration with other treatment team members and based on data obtained from the assessment
Utilizes one-to-one assessment and communication skills in therapeutic interactions with patients to assist them in identifying anxiety and developing coping strategies
Initiates and implements population-specific nursing interventions based on appropriate standards of care for the assigned patient population
Administers medications and treatments as ordered by the physician and maintains medication administration (MAR) and controlled substance drug records according to facility policy
Establishes and monitors the therapeutic milieu
Initiates and monitors the appropriate use of restraint or seclusion to ensure the safety of the patient and staff members

Requirements

LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED:

Licensed to practice as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas (or a state that recognizes reciprocity through the Nurse Licensure Compact)
Preferably 2+ years as a direct care nurse
Charge nurse or supervisory experience is preferred
Current AHA CPR/BLS certification
Valid Identification

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

Comprehensive knowledge of nursing procedures and practices and of the Texas Nursing Practice Act, Rules and Regulations of the Board of Nurse Examiners for the State of Texas
Ability to perform a comprehensive nursing assessment inclusive of the patient's mental health, medical, social, and psychological needs
Ability to identify nursing interventions appropriate to the population served
Ability to manage and take a leadership role in managing emergencies
Ability to communicate effectively with other staff members to provide effective clinical supervision or to relay concerns about the patient to other team members
Ability to teach others the principles of psychiatric nursing and maintenance of the therapeutic milieu
Experience with direct patient care in a psychiatric setting