Psychiatric RN
A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC
Middletown, CT
40 Hours/Week
Every Other Weekend
3rd Shift - 11pm - 7am
Overview
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Nurse (RN) to join our multidisciplinary mental health care team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric nursing services to patients across various settings, including inpatient units, outpatient clinics, and community programs. Your expertise will support individuals experiencing mental health challenges, ensuring safe, effective, and person-centered care. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in psychiatric nursing practices, demonstrate excellent patient assessment skills, and be committed to promoting recovery and well-being.
Responsibilities
- Conduct thorough patient assessments, including mental status examinations, vital signs, and behavioral observations to inform individualized care plans.
- Administer medications accurately, including psychotropic drugs, injections, and IV infusions, adhering to aseptic techniques and safety protocols.
- Monitor patients for adverse reactions or changes in condition, promptly reporting findings to the healthcare team.
- Assist with crisis intervention and de-escalation techniques to ensure safety for patients and staff.
- Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and families to develop and implement effective treatment strategies.
- Document all patient interactions accurately within electronic health record (EHR) systems such as Epic or Cerner.
- Support discharge planning by providing education on medication management, coping strategies, and community resources.
- Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and infection control standards throughout all patient care activities.
- Participate in ongoing training related to behavioral health, trauma-informed care, and emerging psychiatric treatments.
Experience
- Valid Registered Nurse (RN) license with current state certification.
- Prior experience in psychiatric or behavioral health settings is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with EMR/EHR systems such as Epic or Cerner for documentation purposes.
- Knowledge of psychiatric medications, including psychotropic drugs administration and monitoring.
- Experience working with diverse populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities or dementia care needs.
- Critical care experience or hospital medicine background is advantageous but not mandatory.
- Strong understanding of mental health assessment tools and crisis intervention techniques.
- Ability to work effectively in fast-paced environments such as emergency rooms or trauma centers.
- Knowledge of infection control practices specific to psychiatric settings.
- Excellent communication skills with a focus on patient-centered care and teamwork. If you are committed to making a meaningful difference in the lives of individuals facing mental health challenges through expert nursing care, we encourage you to apply today. Join our team dedicated to fostering recovery, resilience, and holistic well-being.
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Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
- Ensure compliance with requirements of third party payer
- Assume principle responsibility for total care of assigned patients in the assigned area
- Draw blood for lab work for consumers
- Initiate health care training and education to the patient/family as required while supporting and fostering the goals of the Hospital and the Department of Nursing
- Implement the patient's plan of care
- Perform general nursing duties in all departments with adequate supervision
- Determine requests from health care providers for: Extention of outpatient benefits and Professional Association of Treatment Homes(PATH)placement
- Initiate admission assessment screening tool
- Demonstrate competence in performing basic drug calculations./li
- Conduct thorough safety search of the patient
- Provide medical screening to determine need for immediate medical services
- Adhere to policy and procedure regarding all aspects of medication safety
- Provide linkage to appropriate community resources, referral to appropriate care services, and communicate with providers in order to reduce health disparities and improve health care outcomes
- Evaluate patient care through collaborative efforts with health team members in accordance with the nursing process and the standards of care and practices
- Manage and complete assigned work plan objectives and projects in a timely manner
- Participate in management staff meetings
- Identify the physical, psycho social and environmental needs as evidenced by documentation, clinical record, case conference, team report and evaluations
- Coordinating and monitoring the activities of the individual treatment team
- Providing outpatient nursing services and treatments to a wide variety of consumers
- Perform patient rounds at least every 2 hours
About the Company
A-Line Staffing Solutions LLC
A-Line Staffing Solutions is a premier staffing company that supplies professionals to the Healthcare, Insurance, Pharmaceutical, and Information Technology industries. Founded in 2004, A-Line Staffing Solutions has been a leader in matching talented individuals to the jobs that our clients NEED to fill. We are experts at offering creative staffing solutions to employers, and we are hiring every day. A-Line Staffing can offer short-term, long-term and direct-hire opportunities to professionals across the United States. We hire only the most qualified and talented individuals in the country. Our recruiting, selection and stringent screening processes have strengthened our reputation for delivering quality customer service and unbeatable talent. For our commissioned clients, A-Line Staffing closely follows the standards and practices established by The Joint Commission. For all of our clients and employees, our commitment to continual improvement combined with a strict code of ethics provides an atmosphere of respect and unparalleled professionalism. To find out how A-Line Staffing Solutions can share our talent with you, please contact us today. We are eager to include you among our most valued and satisfied clients. If you are a professional and would like to learn more about open opportunities in your area, please contact us today. We are always searching for talented and enthusiastic professionals