RN Psychiatric

Position: RN-Psych

Location: Rochester, NY 14642

Contact Duration: 13 Weeks with possible extension.

Shift Timing: (3x12) D/E/N Rotating shift.

Hours per week: 36 hours.

Requirements:

• NY License ONLY
• MUST HAVE MED SURG EXP
• BLS Certification (AHA) ONLY
• Minimum 2 years experience
• Telemetry Experience Required

Job Duties - .

• Conducts intake assessments through interviews with patients and relatives to gather case history.
• Plans and provides nursing care for patients.
• Makes nursing diagnosis of the medical and emotional status of patients and recommends treatment options.
• Consults with psychiatrists and other behavioral health staff in designing appropriate treatment plans for clients.
• Administers and notes reactions to psychotropic drugs and other medications.
• Arranges further medical attention when necessary.
• Assists the client in understanding the nature of emotional disturbances and accepting the need for treatment.
• Assists in maintaining a safe and secure environment for staff and patients.
• Test for vital signs of pain and ensures treatments of pain.
• Documents all patient information on medical charts and follows physician’s written orders.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Maintains accurate records and documentation of patient treatments, immunizations and laboratory results according to standard medical recordkeeping.
• Performs administrative assignments such as filing, answering phones, typing, and completing
• progress notes in the computer system.
• Provides courteous, high quality service to patients and members of the public by personally responding to requests for service or making appropriate referral.

Job Type: Contract

Pay: $2,436.00 - $2,571.00 per week

Physical Setting:

• Acute care
• Hospital
• Inpatient

Experience:

• RN Psychiatric: 2 years (Required)
• Med surge telemetry: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• BLS Certification (Preferred)
• NY RN License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $2,436 - $2,571