RN Behavioral Health

Job Details:

• Position: RN Behavioral Health
• Location: Lawton, OK
• Duration: 13 weeks with possible extension
• Shift: 12 Hour Days
• Guaranteed Hours: 36

Other Details:

1. Responsible for input given into the formulation of the patient care plan.

2. Responsible for attending weekly clinical staffing and review of patient treatment plan.

3. Directly responsible for medication education with all patients and families.

4. Assures patient’s emotional and mental observations are reported to medical and clinical staff and are documented accurately and precisely in the patient chart.

5. Teaching and educational groups on the APU schedule.

6. Trains LPN’s and MHT’s in charting, vital signs, patient routines, proper vital signs and de-escalation techniques.

7. Is an active part of a PI team or other task force of the unit.

8. Accepts lecture, educational or marketing assignments as made by the Manager.

9. Maintains Therapeutic Options certification up to date.

10. Be a positive role model for patients and employees, with your language, dress, hygiene and behavior.

Submission Requirements:

• At least 6 months of experience - Required
• De-Escalation training - Highly Preferred
• Recent traveler experience - highly preferred

Certification Requirements:

• BLS (AHA)

State License Requirements:

• Oklahoma

Job Types: Travel nursing, Contract

Pay: $40.00 - $47.00 per hour

Expected hours: 36 per week

Benefits:

• Referral program

Medical Specialty:

• Psychiatry

Physical Setting:

• Hospital

Supplemental Pay:

• Overtime pay

Experience:

• RN Behavioral Health: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• OK State License or Compact License (Required)
• ACLS Certification (Preferred)
• NIHSS Certification (Preferred)
• De-Escalation training (Preferred)
• Recent traveler experience (Preferred)
• BLS Certification (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $40 - $47