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Registered Nurse/Behavioral Health

APN Consulting Inc

Winston Salem, NC

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Alzheimer's, Behavioral Health, Construction Safety, Crisis Intervention, Crisis Management, Documentation, Epic Systems, Geriatrics, Identify Issues, Intravenous Therapies, Medical Diagnosis, Medication Administration, Medications, Patient Care, Physical Chemistry, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Psychiatry and Mental Health, Public Safety, Pyxis, Registered Nurse (RN), Willing to Travel, Wound Care
LOCATION
Winston Salem, NC
POSTED
6 days ago


RTO after booking is not allowed and is not allowed to be worked out onsite. Any call offs or additional RTO on unit, could possibly turn into a cancel and DNR

REQUIRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Minimum Years of Experience: 2 years required
Traveler Experience required: Unit will accept 1st time traveler.
Locals Accepted / Rate Difference: Yes
Skills: Inpatient, locked unit, substance use/chemical dependency, anxiety disorders, assault/violence, bipolar disorder, degenerative disorders (Alzheimer s, ALS, Parkinson s), depressive disorder, personality disorder, post-traumatic stress disorder, psychotic disorders, schizophrenia-spectrum disorders, self-injurious behavior, substance use, suicidal behavior, trauma and stressor related disorders, emergent chemical restraints, physical hold protocols, use of seclusion, voluntary/involuntary commitment, antianxiety medication, antidepressants, antipsychotics, medication administration, mood stabilizer, sedatives/analgesics, blood glucose monitoring, interpretation and communication of lab values, oxygen administration, seclusion protocol/procedures, wound care/dressing changes, behavior management techniques, crisis interventions, de-escalation techniques, managing assaultive behavior, psychoeducation
Certs: MOAB

PREFERRED SKILLS / CERTS / EXP:
Skills: congenital/developmental disorders, profound impulse control issues, starting and maintain IV s

JOB DETAILS:
Target Ratios: 1:7.
Shift: NIGHTS 18:45-07:15
36-48 hours can be offered.
Will accept 13 week contracts.
Call Requirement: Yes.
Float Requirement: Floating may be required to task in med surg units when needed.
Weekend Requirement: every other weekend.

PATIENT DIAGNOSES: Adults, Geriatrics, All Mental Health Diagnoses
SPECIAL PROCEDURES / UNIT DETAILS: BH is split between 2 floors, 2nd and 9th. Team members rotate between the 2 floors and all are expected to work in every area of acuity. We have psych techs who are not CNAs but they do check vital signs, blood glucose and other duties. Their main job is milieu management and patient monitoring. There are lead psych techs who are out of coverage and help with deescalation. Our team lead is in coverage, however, there is either a nurse manager, assistant nurse manager, or house supervisor onsite and virtual clinical nursing support available 24/7. We have a therapy team who works 7 days per week and conducts all groups.
SPECIAL EQUIPMENT: We use ObservSmart for patient monitoring. It is a proximity-based tool that improves safe outcomes. We also use personal panic alarms and public safety in the building.
UNIT SYSTEMS (Medication, Documentation, Communication): EPIC required, Pyxis, SBAR
SCHEDULING TYPE: Other
UNIT ORIENTATION: 32 hours
Hospital Orientation week one; traveler must be available for classes each day.

SCRUBS: Navy blueFacility Name: *** Forsyth Medical Center

Unit: ***

Shift:Night 3x12-Hour (18:45 - 07:15)

Overtime Multiplier: 40 total hours in 1 week : 1%

Double Time Multiplier: None

Charge Nurse: ***

On Call: ***

Call Back: 1%

Holiday: 1%

Observed Holidays: New Year's Day: Falls Within: 7:00 PM day before - 7:00 AM day after
Labor Day: Falls Within: 7:00 PM day before - 7:00 AM day after
Independence Day: Falls Within: 7:00 PM day before - 7:00 AM day after
Memorial Day: Falls Within: 7:00 PM day before - 7:00 AM day after
Thanksgiving: Falls Within: 7:00 PM day before - 7:00 AM day after
Christmas: Falls Within: 7:00 PM day before - 7:00 AM day after

Holiday Comments: None

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