Equiliem is seeking a local contract nurse RN Psychiatric for a local contract nursing job in Rochester, New York.
Job Description & Requirements
- Specialty: Psychiatric
- Discipline: RN
- Start Date: 01/17/2025
- Duration: 52 weeks
- 40 hours per week
- Shift: 8 hours, days, evenings, nights
- Employment Type: Local Contract
Summary of Need: To provide nursing interventions and medication administration consistent with the established systematic problem-solving approach for the delivery of comprehensive nursing care, which are compliant with the regulatory standards in a correctional setting. Execute medical regimens as prescribed by licensed physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, podiatrists, and dentists. Includes advanced practice nurses such as: clinical nurse specialists, certified nurse midwives, and certified registered nurse anesthetists. Advanced practice nursing is practiced by RNs who have specialized formal, post-basic education and who function in highly autonomous and specialized roles. Candidates will be required to provide general nursing care in a behavioral health setting. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Provide direct patient care and oversight of care provided. Medication administration. Transcription of orders. Documentation of patient care, issues, admissions, assessments, screenings, progress notes, medications. Oversight of patient care and patient care assignments. Day shift to attend all treatment team meetings and acuity meetings. Update all treatment plans and Nursing POCs and make sure follow up interventions are taking place (documentation in the chart to support nursing interventions). Assigned to train/precept newly hired RNs (oversee training on the floor when assigned to shadow/observe a RN1, LPN or MHTA). Will be responsible for completing documentation audits and following up with staff and nursing supervisors on all deficiencies for patients on their assigned. unit. Will complete the annual assessments on patients on their assigned units. Will complete assigned probation reports and evaluations on LPNs. Will, in conjunction with the nursing supervisors/supervisors, provide feedback on performance/evaluations for RN1s, MHTA, SHTAs. Complete all required OMH/RPC training. Manage and direct medical and psychiatric emergencies. Qualifications: License and current registration to practice as a Registered Nurse in NYS. Current BLS/CPR card. At least one year of experience in a behavioral health setting preferred. Candidates must abide by the facility time and attendance guidelines including time off procedures. The Contractor will need to complete requirements prior to commencing work. The selected vendor must agree to a Business Associate Agreement prior to the award. Highly motivated, independent thinker and self-starter. Enthusiastic team player. Excellent organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills. Able to manage multiple projects. Strong follow-up and communication skills. Excellent computer skills. (Word processing, office scheduling, familiar with Windows). Familiarity with NYS Quality Management and Nursing Administration. Candidates will be given increased consideration if they have experience in Joint Commission Accreditation, Infection Control, Quality Management and have been employed in a NYS OMH facility. Shift: Overnights/Evenings, Full Time 8 hour shifts / 40 hours a week Every other weekend and some holidays. Contract Length: Up to 2 years Equiliem Healthcare specializes in staffing clinical, non-clinical, and allied personnel. We excel in all levels, disciplines, and specialties within the healthcare spectrum. Our projects range from short to long term local and travel assignments. Equiliem has been recognized as a certified small business enterprise. In addition, we are proud that we have earned the prestigious Joint Commission accreditation for staffing firms and have been awarded Best in Staffing 4 years running by our employees and client partners. Benefits offered to our workers include the following: Medical Insurance Vision & Dental insurance Life Insurance 401K Commuter Benefits Employee Discounts & Rewards Payroll Payment Options
