Job Title: Registered Nurse - Psychiatric Behavioral Health

Start Date: Immediate Joiner
Night Shift : 3x12-Hour (19:00 - 07:30)
Pay Rate: $ 54/Hr
Location: Seattle,, WA

Description:We are seeking a dedicated Registered Nurse with a specialization in Psychiatric Behavioral Health to join our dynamic team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong clinical background and a passion for providing exceptional care to patients with mental health needs. As a key member of our interdisciplinary team, you will be responsible for providing comprehensive nursing care to patients across multiple units, including 5WA, 5WB, and 5MB, as necessary.

Unit Structure:

• 5WA: This unit accommodates 21 beds and primarily caters to less acute cases, with approximately 50% of patients being involuntary admissions. Group programming is incorporated, and staffing ratios range from 1:3-4 during evenings to 1:6-7 during the night shift.

• 5WB: With 25 beds, this unit offers some programming and maintains staffing ratios of approximately 1:3-4, with a slight increase during the night shift to 1:4-5.

• 5MB: This unit, housing 21 beds, focuses on the most psychiatrically acute cases, emphasizing observation and stabilization. Staffing ratios are tighter, ranging from approximately 1:2-3 during the day to 1:4-5 during the night.

Patient Population: Patients admitted to our facility may exhibit violent or assaultive behaviors, psychiatric crises, or co-morbid medical conditions. Many patients are involuntarily detained and require intensive monitoring and interventions.

Experience Requirements:

• Minimum of 2 years of nursing experience.

• First-time applicants are welcome if they possess robust clinical experience.

Schedule:

• Weekend rotation required every other weekend.

• Block scheduling accommodation not available.

Certifications Required:

• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

• Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification preferred.

Facility Highlights:

• Type: Magnet, Teaching, Level Trauma.

• Scrub Color: Provided by the facility or solid color.

• Charting: Utilizes Epic with HARDSTOP.

• Parking Cost: $20.00 per day.

• COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: Fully vaccinated.

  
  If you meet the above qualifications and are ready to join a dynamic healthcare team, please apply with your resume and cover letter to suresh.raj@protouchstaffing.com. You can also reach us by phone at 469 445 2697. We look forward to hearing from you!